Named characters

2593 Oliver (752)/Oliver Twist (42)/OLIVER (27)/OLIVER TWIST (10)/little Oliver (7)/young Oliver Twist (3)/Nolly (3)/Twist (2)/young Oliver (2)/injunctions Oliver (1)/young Twist (1)/Little Oliver Twist (1)/poor Oliver (1)/addressing Oliver (1)/poor little Oliver Twist , speechless and exhausted , who raised his heavy eyes , and mutely solicited their compassion (1)/OLIVER 'S NEW VISITORS (1)
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887 Sikes (240)/Bill (86)/Mr. Sikes (61)/Bill Sikes (7)/Mr. Bill Sikes (1)/the unsentimental Mr. Sikes (1)/the surly Mr. Sikes (1)/the brutal Sikes (1)/dear Bill (1)/SIKES (1)
885 Mr. Bumble (345)/Bumble (22)/MR . BUMBLE (2)/Mr Bumble (1)/MATRIMONIAL CASES Mr. Bumble (1)
797 Fagin (268)/Mr. Fagin (26)/old Fagin (1)/MR . FAGIN (1)/poor ould Fagin (1)/FAGIN (1)
361 Noah (104)/Mr. Claypole (31)/Noah Claypole (14)/Mr. Noah Claypole (2)/NOAH CLAYPOLE (1)/Mister Noah Claypole (1)/Mister Noah (1)/NOAH (1)/Claypole (1)/CHAPTER XLV NOAH CLAYPOLE (1)/the sleepy Noah (1)
330 Nancy (102)/Miss Nancy (8)/Nance (8)/MISS NANCY (2)/NANCY (2)
266 Mr. Brownlow (127)/Grimwig (3)/Grimwig of Mr. Brownlow (1)/MR . BROWNLOW (1)
247 Master Bates (49)/Charley (47)/Charley Bates (34)/Master Charles Bates (5)/Master Charley Bates (2)/Mr. Charles Bates (1)/young Bates (1)
246 Rose (66)/Rose Maylie (8)/ROSE MAYLIE (1)/Maylie (1)/Dear Rose (1)/dearest Rose (1)
241 Rose (73)/Miss Rose (5)/dear Rose (2)/ROSE (1)
226 Monks (108)/Mr. Monks (5)/MONKS (2)/MR . MONKS (1)/CHAPTER XLIX MONKS (1)/MOnks (1)
204 Mr. Giles (83)/Giles (33)/poor Giles (1)
188 Toby (39)/Toby Crackit (14)/Mr. Crackit (8)/flash Toby Crackit (7)/Crackit (7)/Mr. Toby Crackit (2)
160 Harry (41)/Harry Maylie (15)/HARRY MAYLIE (2)
109 Mr. Bolter (26)/Bolter (10)/Morris Bolter (3)/Mr. Morris Bolter (2)
108 Mrs. Corney (59)/the late Mrs. Corney (2)/the worthy Mrs. Corney (1)/Corney (1)
94 Brittles (50)/Mr. Brittles (3)/poor Brittles (1)
93 Mr. Brownlow (39)/Oliver (6)/MR . BROWNLOW (2)/OLIVER 'S STAY AT MR . BROWNLOW (1)/Brownlow (1)/the indignant Mr. Brownlow (1)
92 Mrs. Maylie (55)
85 Mrs. Mann (57)/Mrs Mann (1)
83 Mr. Sikes (16)/Sikes (8)/Mr. William Sikes (4)/MR . WILLIAM SIKES (2)/the said Sikes (1)
77 Mr. Losberne (44)/the kind - hearted Mr. Losberne (1)
71 Mr. Sowerberry (33)/Sowerberry (8)
70 Mr. Gamfield (18)/Gamfield (6)/whereunto Mr. Gamfield (1)
70 Charlotte (51)
64 Mrs. Sowerberry (36)/Sowerberry (9)
62 Mr. Chitling (23)/Chitling (6)/the abused Mr. Chitling (1)
58 Blathers (17)/Mr. Blathers (9)
50 Mr. Dawkins (11)/Mr. John Dawkins (2)/John Dawkins (1)
50 Mr. Fang (23)/Fang (9)/the renowned Mr. Fang (1)
46 Spyers (8)/Jem Spyers (4)/Jem (1)
45 Tom (16)/Tom Chitling (2)/Tommy Chitling (2)/Tommy (1)
44 Barney (33)
41 Mrs. Bedwin (24)/Bedwin (4)
40 Mrs. Bumble (23)/MRS . BUMBLE (2)/Bumble (1)
39 The Jew (6)/THE MERRY OLD JEW (2)/the amiable old Jew (1)/the wily old Jew (1)
39 Monks (10)/Sikes (6)/THE FLIGHT OF SIKES XLIX MONKS (1)
33 old Sally (4)/Old Sally (1)
32 the Dodger (8)/Dodger (6)/The Dodger (3)/THE ARTFUL DODGER GOT INTO TROUBLE (1)/Artful Dodger (1)
31 Chickweed (10)/Conkey (5)/Mr. Chickweed (4)/Conkey Chickweed (3)/the great Mr. Conkey Chickweed (1)
24 Mr. Limbkins (12)
24 Duff (19)/Mr. Duff (1)
21 God (19)/God Almighty (1)
20 Dick (10)/little Dick (1)/porochial Dick (1)/Poor Dick (1)
19 Noah (6)/OLIVER CONTINUES REFRACTORY Noah Claypole (1)
17 Miss Maylie (11)
16 Miss Betsy (3)/Betsy (3)/Bet (2)/Poor Bet (1)
16 Little Oliver (1)
15 Kags (8)/Mr. Kags (1)
13 Work'us (11)
12 Mr. Grimwig (1)
12 Mr. Grimwig (1)
10 Messrs. Blathers (5)/Blathers (4)/Kingston Messrs. Blathers (1)
9 Mr. Grimwig (1)
8 Mr. Grimwig (1)
8 Heaven (7)/kind Heaven (1)
8 the Cripples (6)/Cripples (1)/Three Cripples (1)
8 Agnes (3)/Agnes Fleming (2)/the unhappy Agnes (1)/AGNES (1)
7 Mr. Dawkin (1)
6 Poor Noah (1)/Noah (1)
6 Mr. Grimwig (1)
6 Charly (1)
6 Mr. Maylie (6)
6 Mother (2)
6 Cod (2)
6 Mrs. Bolter (3)
5 Jack Dawkins (4)/Jack (1)
5 THE PLEASANT OLD GENTLEMAN (1)/THE MERRY OLD GENTLEMAN (1)/the Merry Old Gentleman (1)
5 Faguey (4)
5 Damme (4)
5 Mr. Lively (2)/Lively (1)
5 Ben (2)
5 Mr. Grimwig (1)
4 Beadle (2)
4 Hem (4)
4 Mr. Grimwig (1)
4 Edward Leeford (3)/Ned (1)
4 Sikes (2)/Bister Sikes (1)
4 Phil Barker (2)/Phil (1)
4 Aunt (1)
4 Mr. Browlow (2)
3 Nature (3)
3 Lor (3)
3 Daffy (2)
3 Poor Oliver (3)
3 Jack (2)/Jack Dawkins;'my (1)
3 THE INTELLIGENT READER (1)/THE READER (1)/SOME RESPECTABLE CHARACTERS WITH WHOM THE READER (1)
3 Mr. Grimwig (1)
3 the Clerkinwell Sessions (2)/The Clerkinwell Sessions (1)
3 Spiders (1)
3 Mr. Grannett (1)
3 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 XIII (1)/CHAPTER XIII SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES (1)
2 Mrs. Thingummy (1)
2 Susan (2)
2 Jove (2)
2 Tom White (2)
2 Oliver White (1)/White (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Corney who had not (1)/Mr. Corney deceased (1)
2 Mr. (1)
2 Joe (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Claypole , otherwise Bolter (1)
2 Jacob (2)
2 Strokes (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)
2 Mr. Grimwig (1)

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

3 Field Lane
3 London Bridge
2 Saffron Hill
2 Bethnal Green
2 Hyde Park corner/Hyde Park
2 Bow Street
2 Craven Street
2 Folly Ditch
1 VERY NEAR GETTING A PLACE WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SINECURE IV OLIVER , BEING OFFERED ANOTHER PLACE
1 THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES

99 the room/The room
66 the house/The house/THE HOUSE
66 home/Home
57 here
44 the street/The street
32 upstairs
25 there/There
25 the streets
22 the workhouse
21 the office/The office

GPE

49 London/LONDON
11 Chertsey
6 Pentonville
4 Islington
4 Smithfield
3 England
3 Clerkenwell
3 Newgate
2 Birmingham
2 Barnet

19 the town
7 there
7 town
6 the village
4 this town
3 the metropolis/THE METROPOLIS
3 the City
2 country
2 the district
2 the county

LOC

3 the West Indies
2 Heaven
2 Saffron Hill
2 Snow Hill
2 the Thames
1 Little Saffron Hill
1 the Spitalfields
1 Holborn Hill
1 the Middlesex
1 the World

25 the world
14 the country
12 the river
8 the ditch
6 the earth/The earth
5 earth
4 this world
4 the hill
4 the fields
3 sea

PER

855 Oliver/Oliver Twist/OLIVER/OLIVER TWIST/little Oliver/young Oliver Twist/Nolly/Twist/young Oliver/injunctions Oliver/young Twist/Little Oliver Twist/poor Oliver/addressing Oliver/poor little Oliver Twist , speechless and exhausted , who raised his heavy eyes , and mutely solicited their compassion/OLIVER 'S NEW VISITORS
400 Sikes/Bill/Mr. Sikes/Bill Sikes/Mr. Bill Sikes/the unsentimental Mr. Sikes/the surly Mr. Sikes/the brutal Sikes/dear Bill/SIKES
371 Mr. Bumble/Bumble/MR . BUMBLE/Mr Bumble/MATRIMONIAL CASES Mr. Bumble
298 Fagin/Mr. Fagin/old Fagin/MR . FAGIN/poor ould Fagin/FAGIN
158 Noah/Mr. Claypole/Noah Claypole/Mr. Noah Claypole/NOAH CLAYPOLE/Mister Noah Claypole/Mister Noah/NOAH/Claypole/CHAPTER XLV NOAH CLAYPOLE/the sleepy Noah
139 Master Bates/Charley/Charley Bates/Master Charles Bates/Master Charley Bates/Mr. Charles Bates/young Bates
132 Mr. Brownlow/Grimwig/Grimwig of Mr. Brownlow/MR . BROWNLOW
122 Nancy/Miss Nancy/Nance/MISS NANCY/NANCY
118 Monks/Mr. Monks/MONKS/MR . MONKS/CHAPTER XLIX MONKS/MOnks
117 Mr. Giles/Giles/poor Giles

292 the Jew/The Jew/THE JEW
208 sir
191 the girl/The girl
157 my dear/My dear
132 the boy/The boy
109 the doctor/The doctor
95 the man/The man
89 the Dodger/The Dodger
84 the old gentleman/The old gentleman
78 ma'am

ORG

2 the company
1 the board
1 metropolitan police office
1 THE REMARKABLE PREDICTION
1 the company in which I found you
1 the government
1 THE IMPROVING SOCIETY
1 the domestic parliament
1 the Bar

VEH

14 the coach/The coach/the Coach
5 a coach/A coach
5 the carriage
5 the cart
2 coach
2 the vehicle
2 a hackney - coach
1 some small trading vessel bound to a good unhealthy port
1 a hearse drawn by four black steeds
1 a stage - coach

Text

OLIVER TWIST OR [THE PARISH BOY 'S PROGRESS BY CHARLES DICKENS CONTENTS]4548-the parish boy 's progress by charles dickens contents [I]123-oliver TREATS OF THE PLACE WHERE [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver WAS BORN AND OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING [HIS]123-oliver BIRTH II TREATS OF [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver 'S[123-oliver] GROWTH , EDUCATION , AND BOARD III RELATES HOW [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver WAS [VERY NEAR GETTING A PLACE WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SINECURE IV OLIVER , BEING OFFERED ANOTHER PLACE]1-very near getting a place which would not have been a sinecure iv oliver , being offered another place , MAKES [HIS]123-oliver FIRST ENTRY INTO PUBLIC LIFE V [OLIVER]123-oliver MINGLES WITH [NEW ASSOCIATES]302-new associates . GOING TO A FUNERAL FOR [THE FIRST TIME]303-the first time , [HE]123-oliver FORMS AN UNFAVOURABLE NOTION OF [HIS]123-oliver MASTER 'S BUSINESS VI [OLIVER]123-oliver , BEING GOADED BY THE TAUNTS OF [NOAH]134-noah , ROUSES INTO ACTION , AND RATHER ASTONISHES [HIM]123-oliver VII [OLIVER]123-oliver CONTINUES REFRACTORY VIII [OLIVER]123-oliver WALKS TO [LONDON]3-london . [HE]123-oliver ENCOUNTERS ON [THE ROAD A STRANGE SORT OF YOUNG GENTLEMAN]4549-the road a strange sort of young gentleman IX CONTAINING FURTHER PARTICULARS CONCERNING [THE PLEASANT OLD GENTLEMAN]4550-the pleasant old gentleman , AND [HIS]4550-the pleasant old gentleman HOPEFUL PUPILS X [OLIVER]123-oliver BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH [THE CHARACTERS OF [HIS]123-oliver NEW ASSOCIATES]4-the characters of his new associates ; AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE . BEING A SHORT , BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER , IN THIS HISTORY XI TREATS OF [MR . FANG THE POLICE MAGISTRATE]4551-mr . fang the police magistrate ; AND FURNISHES A SLIGHT SPECIMEN OF [HIS]123-oliver MODE OF ADMINISTERING JUSTICE XII IN WHICH OLIVER IS TAKEN BETTER CARE OF THAN [HE]123-oliver EVER WAS BEFORE . AND IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE REVERTS TO [THE MERRY OLD GENTLEMAN]4552-the merry old gentleman AND [[HIS]4550-the pleasant old gentleman YOUTHFUL FRIENDS]4553-his youthful friends . [XIII]124-xiii [SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES ARE INTRODUCED TO THE INTELLIGENT READER]4554-some new acquaintances are introduced to the intelligent reader , CONNECTED WITH WHOM VARIOUS PLEASANT MATTERS ARE RELATED , APPERTAINING TO THIS HISTORY XIV COMPRISING FURTHER PARTICULARS OF [OLIVER 'S[123-oliver] STAY AT MR . BROWNLOW]125-mr. brownlow 'S , WITH THE REMARKABLE PREDICTION WHICH ONE [MR . GRIMWIG UTTERED]4555-mr . grimwig uttered CONCERNING [HIM]123-oliver , WHEN [HE]123-oliver WENT OUT ON AN ERRAND XV SHOWING HOW VERY FOND OF [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver , [THE MERRY OLD JEW]126-the jew AND [MISS NANCY]127-nancy WERE XVI RELATES WHAT BECAME OF [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver , AFTER [HE]123-oliver HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY [NANCY XVII OLIVER]128-nancy xvii oliver 'S[123-oliver] DESTINY CONTINUING UNPROPITIOUS , BRINGS A GREAT MAN TO [LONDON]3-london TO INJURE [HIS]304-his REPUTATION XVIII HOW [OLIVER]123-oliver PASSED [HIS]123-oliver TIME IN THE IMPROVING SOCIETY OF [HIS]123-oliver REPUTABLE FRIENDS XIX IN WHICH A NOTABLE PLAN IS DISCUSSED AND DETERMINED ON XX WHEREIN [OLIVER]123-oliver IS DELIVERED OVER TO [MR . WILLIAM SIKES]129-mr. sikes XXI THE EXPEDITION XXII THE BURGLARY XXIII WHICH CONTAINS THE SUBSTANCE OF A PLEASANT CONVERSATION BETWEEN [MR . BUMBLE]130-mr. bumble AND [A LADY]305-a lady ; AND SHOWS THAT EVEN A BEADLE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE ON SOME POINTS XXIV TREATS ON A VERY POOR SUBJECT . BUT IS A SHORT ONE , AND MAY BE FOUND OF IMPORTANCE IN THIS HISTORY XXV WHEREIN THIS HISTORY REVERTS TO [MR .]306-mr . [FAGIN AND COMPANY XXVI IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE]307-fagin and company xxvi in which a mysterious character appears upon the scene ; AND MANY THINGS , INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY , ARE DONE AND PERFORMED XXVII ATONES FOR [THE UNPOLITENESS OF A FORMER CHAPTER]5-the unpoliteness of a former chapter ; WHICH DESERTED A LADY , MOST UNCEREMONIOUSLY XXVIII LOOKS AFTER [OLIVER]123-oliver , AND PROCEEDS WITH [HIS]123-oliver ADVENTURES XXIX HAS AN INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF [THE INMATES OF THE HOUSE]6-the inmates of the house , TO WHICH [OLIVER]123-oliver RESORTED XXX RELATES WHAT [OLIVER]123-oliver 'S NEW VISITORS THOUGHT OF [HIM]123-oliver XXXI INVOLVES A CRITICAL POSITION XXXII OF THE HAPPY LIFE OLIVER BEGAN TO LEAD WITH [HIS]123-oliver KIND FRIENDS XXXIII WHEREIN THE HAPPINESS OF [OLIVER]123-oliver AND [[HIS]123-oliver FRIENDS]4556-his friends , EXPERIENCES A SUDDEN CHECK XXXIV CONTAINS SOME INTRODUCTORY PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO [A YOUNG GENTLEMAN]4557-a young gentleman WHO NOW ARRIVES UPON THE SCENE ; AND A NEW ADVENTURE WHICH HAPPENED TO [OLIVER]123-oliver XXXV CONTAINING THE UNSATISFACTORY RESULT OF [OLIVER]123-oliver 'S[123-oliver] ADVENTURE ; AND A CONVERSATION OF SOME IMPORTANCE BETWEEN [HARRY MAYLIE]131-harry AND [ROSE XXXVI]7-rose xxxvi IS A VERY SHORT ONE , AND MAY APPEAR OF NO GREAT IMPORTANCE IN ITS PLACE , BUT IT SHOULD BE READ NOTWITHSTANDING , AS A SEQUEL TO THE LAST , AND A KEY TO ONE THAT WILL FOLLOW WHEN ITS TIME ARRIVES XXXVII IN WHICH THE READER MAY PERCEIVE A CONTRAST , NOT UNCOMMON IN MATRIMONIAL CASES XXXVIII CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MR . AND [MRS . BUMBLE]132-mrs. bumble , AND [MR .]308-mr . MONKS , AT [THEIR]309-their NOCTURNAL INTERVIEW XXXIX INTRODUCES [SOME RESPECTABLE CHARACTERS WITH WHOM THE READER]310-some respectable characters with whom the reader IS ALREADY ACQUAINTED , AND SHOWS HOW [MONKS]133-monks AND THE JEW LAID [THEIR]311-their WORTHY HEADS TOGETHER XL A STRANGE INTERVIEW , WHICH IS A SEQUEL TO [THE LAST CHAMBER XLI CONTAINING FRESH DISCOVERIES]8-the last chamber xli containing fresh discoveries , AND SHOWING THAT SUPRISES , LIKE MISFORTUNES , SELDOM COME ALONE XLII [AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE OF OLIVER 'S , EXHIBITING DECIDED MARKS OF GENIUS]4558-an old acquaintance of oliver 's , exhibiting decided marks of genius , BECOMES [A PUBLIC CHARACTER]4559-a public character IN [THE METROPOLIS]4560-the metropolis XLIII WHEREIN IS SHOWN HOW THE ARTFUL DODGER GOT INTO TROUBLE XLIV THE TIME ARRIVES FOR NANCY TO REDEEM [HER]4561-her PLEDGE TO ROSE MAYLIE . [SHE]4561-her FAILS . XLV [NOAH CLAYPOLE]134-noah IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION XLVI THE APPOINTMENT KEPT XLVII FATAL CONSEQUENCES XLVIII [THE FLIGHT OF SIKES XLIX MONKS]135-monks AND [MR . BROWNLOW]125-mr. brownlow AT LENGTH MEET . [THEIR]311-their CONVERSATION , AND THE INTELLIGENCE THAT INTERRUPTS [IT]4562-it [L THE PURSUIT AND ESCAPE LI]9-l the pursuit and escape li AFFORDING AN EXPLANATION OF MORE MYSTERIES THAN ONE , AND COMPREHENDING A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE WITH NO WORD OF SETTLEMENT OR PIN - MONEY LII [FAGIN 'S[4558-an old acquaintance of oliver 's , exhibiting decided marks of genius] LAST NIGHT ALIVE LIII AND LAST CHAPTER I TREATS OF THE PLACE]10-fagin 's last night alive liii and last chapter i treats of the place WHERE [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver WAS BORN AND OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING [HIS]123-oliver BIRTH Among [other public buildings in [a certain town]313-a certain town]312-other public buildings in a certain town , which for many reasons it will be prudent to refrain from mentioning , and to which [I]0-i will assign no fictitious name , there is one anciently common to [most towns]314-most towns , great or small : to wit , [a workhouse]315-a workhouse ; and in [this workhouse]316-this workhouse was born ; on a day and date which [I]0-i need not trouble [myself]0-i to repeat , inasmuch as it can be of no possible consequence to [the reader]317-the reader , in this stage of the business at all events ; [the item of mortality whose name is prefixed to the head of this chapter]318-the item of mortality whose name is prefixed to the head of this chapter . For a long time after it was ushered into [this world of sorrow and trouble]319-this world of sorrow and trouble , by [the parish surgeon]320-the parish surgeon , it remained a matter of considerable doubt whether [the child]321-the child would survive to bear any name at all ; in which case it is somewhat more than probable that these memoirs would never have appeared ; or , if they had , that being comprised within a couple of pages , they would have possessed the inestimable merit of being the most concise and faithful specimen of biography , extant in the literature of any age or [country]322-country . Although [I]0-i am not disposed to maintain that the being born in [a workhouse]315-a workhouse , is in itself the most fortunate and enviable circumstance that can possibly befall [a human being]324-a human being , [I]0-i do mean to say that in this particular instance , it was the best thing for [Oliver Twist]123-oliver that could by possibility have occurred . The fact is , that there was considerable difficulty in inducing [Oliver]123-oliver to take upon [himself]123-oliver the office of respiration , - a troublesome practice , but one which custom has rendered necessary to [our]325-our easy existence ; and for some time [he]123-oliver lay gasping on a little flock mattress , rather unequally poised between [this world]326-this world and the next : the balance being decidedly in favour of the latter . Now , if , during this brief period , [Oliver]123-oliver had been surrounded by [careful grandmothers]327-careful grandmothers , [anxious aunts]328-anxious aunts , [experienced nurses]329-experienced nurses , and [doctors of profound wisdom]330-doctors of profound wisdom , [he]123-oliver would most inevitably and indubitably have been killed in no time . There being [nobody by]331-nobody by , however , but [a pauper old woman , who was rendered rather misty by an unwonted allowance of beer]332-a pauper old woman , who was rendered rather misty by an unwonted allowance of beer ; and [a parish surgeon]333-a parish surgeon who did such matters by contract ; [Oliver]123-oliver and [Nature]136-nature fought out the point between [them]334-them . The result was , that , after a few struggles , [Oliver]123-oliver breathed , sneezed , and proceeded to advertise to [the inmates of [the workhouse]336-the workhouse]335-the inmates of the workhouse the fact of a new burden having been imposed upon [the parish]337-the parish , by setting up as loud a cry as could reasonably have been expected from [a male infant who had not been possessed of that very useful appendage , a voice , for a much longer space of time than three minutes and a quarter]338-a male infant who had not been possessed of that very useful appendage , a voice , for a much longer space of time than three minutes and a quarter . As [Oliver]123-oliver gave this first proof of the free and proper action of [his]123-oliver lungs , the patchwork coverlet which was carelessly flung over the iron bedstead , rustled ; the pale face of [a young woman]339-a young woman was raised feebly from the pillow ; and a faint voice imperfectly articulated the words , ' Let [me]339-a young woman see [the child]321-the child , and die . '[339-a young woman] [The surgeon]340-the surgeon had been sitting with [his]340-the surgeon face turned towards the fire : giving the palms of [his]340-the surgeon hands a warm and a rub alternately . As [the young woman]341-the young woman spoke , [he]340-the surgeon rose , and advancing to the bed 's head , said , with more kindness than might have been expected of [him]340-the surgeon : ' Oh , [you]341-the young woman must not talk about dying yet . '[340-the surgeon] ' [Lor]137-lor bless [her]341-the young woman dear heart , no ! '[342-the nurse] interposed [the nurse]342-the nurse , hastily depositing in [her]342-the nurse pocket a green glass bottle , the contents of which [she]342-the nurse had been tasting in a corner with evident satisfaction . ' [Lor]137-lor bless [her]341-the young woman dear heart , when [she]341-the young woman has lived as long as [I]342-the nurse have , [sir]4564-sir , and had [thirteen children of [her]341-the young woman own]4565-thirteen children of her own , and all on 'em[342-the nurse] dead except two , and [them]343-them in the wurkus with [me]0-i , [she]341-the young woman 'll know better than to take on in that way , bless [her]341-the young woman dear heart ! Think what it is to be [a mother]344-a mother , there 's [a dear young lamb]345-a dear young lamb do . ' Apparently this consolatory perspective of [a mother]344-a mother 's prospects failed in producing its due effect . [The patient]4567-the patient shook [her]4567-the patient head , and stretched out [her]4567-the patient hand towards [the child]321-the child . [The surgeon]340-the surgeon deposited it in [her]4567-the patient arms . [She]4567-the patient imprinted [her]4567-the patient cold white lips passionately on its forehead ; passed [her]4567-the patient hands over [her]4567-the patient face ; gazed wildly round ; shuddered ; fell back - and died . [They]4570-they chafed [her]4567-the patient breast , hands , and temples ; but the blood had stopped forever . [They]4570-they talked of hope and comfort . [They]4570-they had been [strangers]4571-strangers too long . '[345-a dear young lamb] It 's all over , [Mrs. Thingummy]138-mrs. thingummy ! ' said [the surgeon]340-the surgeon at last . '[138-mrs. thingummy] Ah , [poor dear]346-poor dear , so it is ! ' said [the nurse]342-the nurse , picking up the cork of the green bottle , which had fallen out on the pillow , as [she]342-the nurse stooped to take up [the child]321-the child . '[346-poor dear] [Poor dear]346-poor dear ! ' '[346-poor dear] [You]138-mrs. thingummy need n't mind sending up to [me]0-i , if [the child]321-the child cries , [nurse]349-nurse , ' said [the surgeon]340-the surgeon , putting on [his]340-the surgeon gloves with great deliberation . '[349-nurse] It 's very likely it will be troublesome . Give [it]321-the child a little gruel if it is . ' [He]340-the surgeon put on [his]340-the surgeon hat , and , pausing by the bed - side on [his]340-the surgeon way to the door , added , '[321-the child] [She]321-the child was [a good - looking girl]350-a good - looking girl , too ; where did [she]321-the child come from ? ' '[321-the child] [She]321-the child was brought [here]351-here last night , ' replied [the old woman]4576-the old woman , '[352-the overseer] by [the overseer]352-the overseer 's order . [She]321-the child was found lying in [the street]353-the street . [She]321-the child had walked some distance , for [her]321-the child shoes were worn to pieces ; but where [she]321-the child came from , or where [she]321-the child was going to , [nobody]354-nobody knows . ' [The surgeon]340-the surgeon leaned over the body , and raised the left hand . '[354-nobody] The old story , ' [he]340-the surgeon said , shaking [his]340-the surgeon head : '[354-nobody] no wedding - ring , [I]0-i see . Ah ! Good - night ! ' [The medical gentleman]4578-the medical gentleman walked away to dinner ; and [the nurse]342-the nurse , having once more applied [herself]342-the nurse to the green bottle , sat down on a low chair before the fire , and proceeded to dress [the infant]4580-the infant . What an excellent example of the power of dress , [young Oliver Twist]123-oliver was ! Wrapped in the blanket which had hitherto formed [his]123-oliver only covering , [he]123-oliver might have been [the child of [a nobleman]4582-a nobleman]4581-the child of a nobleman or [a beggar]4583-a beggar ; it would have been hard for [the haughtiest stranger]4584-the haughtiest stranger to have assigned [him]123-oliver [his]123-oliver proper station in society . But now that [he]123-oliver was enveloped in the old calico robes which had grown yellow in the same service , [he]123-oliver was badged and ticketed , and fell into [his]123-oliver place at once - [a parish child]4585-a parish child - [the orphan of [a workhouse]315-a workhouse]4586-the orphan of a workhouse - [the humble , half - starved drudge]4588-the humble , half - starved drudge - to be cuffed and buffeted through [the world]4589-the world - despised by [all]4590-all , and pitied by [none]4591-none . [Oliver]123-oliver cried lustily . If [he]123-oliver could have known that [he]123-oliver was [an orphan]4592-an orphan , left to the tender mercies of [church - wardens]4593-church - wardens and [overseers]4594-overseers , perhaps [he]123-oliver would have cried the louder . CHAPTER II TREATS OF [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver 'S[354-nobody] GROWTH , EDUCATION , AND BOARD For the next eight or ten months , [Oliver]123-oliver was [the victim of a systematic course of treachery and deception]355-the victim of a systematic course of treachery and deception . [He]123-oliver was brought up by hand . The hungry and destitute situation of [the infant orphan]356-the infant orphan was duly reported by [the workhouse authorities]357-the workhouse authorities to [[the parish]337-the parish authorities]359-the parish authorities . [[The parish]337-the parish authorities]359-the parish authorities inquired with dignity of [the workhouse authorities]357-the workhouse authorities , whether there was [no female then domiciled in ' [the house]4595-the house '[357-the workhouse authorities] who was in a situation to impart to [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , the consolation and nourishment of which [he]123-oliver stood in need]363-no female then domiciled in ' the house ' who was in a situation to impart to oliver twist , the consolation and nourishment of which he stood in need . [The workhouse authorities]357-the workhouse authorities replied with humility , that there was not . Upon this , [[the parish]337-the parish authorities]359-the parish authorities magnanimously and humanely resolved , that [Oliver]123-oliver should be ' farmed , '[123-oliver] or , in other words , that [he]123-oliver should be dispatched to [a branch - workhouse]367-a branch - workhouse some three miles off , where [twenty or thirty other juvenile offenders against the poor - laws]368-twenty or thirty other juvenile offenders against the poor - laws , rolled about the floor all day , without the inconvenience of too much food or too much clothing , under the parental superintendence of [an elderly female]369-an elderly female , who received [the culprits at and for the consideration of sevenpence - halfpenny per small head per week]370-the culprits at and for the consideration of sevenpence - halfpenny per small head per week . Sevenpence - halfpenny 's worth per week is a good round diet for [a child]371-a child ; a great deal may be got for sevenpence - halfpenny , quite enough to overload its stomach , and make it uncomfortable . [The elderly female]372-the elderly female was [a woman of wisdom and experience]373-a woman of wisdom and experience ; [she]372-the elderly female knew what was good for [children]374-children ; and [she]372-the elderly female had a very accurate perception of what was good for [herself]372-the elderly female . So , [she]372-the elderly female appropriated the greater part of the weekly stipend to [her]372-the elderly female own use , and consigned [the rising parochial generation]375-the rising parochial generation to even a shorter allowance than was originally provided for [them]375-the rising parochial generation . Thereby finding in the lowest depth a deeper still ; and proving [herself]372-the elderly female [a very great experimental philosopher]376-a very great experimental philosopher . [Everybody]377-everybody knows the story of [another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating]378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating , and who demonstrated it so well , that [he]378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating had got [his]378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating own horse down to a straw a day , and would unquestionably have rendered [him]378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating a very spirited and rampacious animal on nothing at all , if [he]378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating had not died , four - and - twenty hours before [he]378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating was to have had [his]378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating first comfortable bait of air . Unfortunately for , the experimental philosophy of [the female to whose protecting care [Oliver Twist]123-oliver was delivered over]379-the female to whose protecting care oliver twist was delivered over , a similar result usually attended the operation of [her]379-the female to whose protecting care oliver twist was delivered over system ; for at the very moment when [the child]321-the child had contrived to exist upon the smallest possible portion of the weakest possible food , it did perversely happen in eight and a half cases out of ten , either that it sickened from want and cold , or fell into the fire from neglect , or got half - smothered by accident ; in any one of which cases , [the miserable little being]381-the miserable little being was usually summoned into [another world]382-another world , and there gathered to [the fathers it]383-the fathers it had never known in this . Occasionally , when there was some more than usually interesting inquest upon [a parish child who had been overlooked in turning up a bedstead]384-a parish child who had been overlooked in turning up a bedstead , or inadvertently scalded to death when there happened to be a washing - though the latter accident was very scarce , anything approaching to a washing being of rare occurrence in [the farm]385-the farm - [the jury]386-the jury would take it into [their]386-the jury heads to ask troublesome questions , or [the parishioners]387-the parishioners would rebelliously affix [their]387-the parishioners signatures to a remonstrance . But these impertinences were speedily checked by the evidence of [the surgeon]340-the surgeon , and the testimony of [the beadle]389-the beadle ; [the former of whom had always opened the body]390-the former of whom had always opened the body and found nothing inside which was very probable indeed , and [the latter of whom]391-the latter of whom invariably swore whatever [the parish]337-the parish wanted ; which was very self - devotional . Besides , [the board]393-the board made periodical pilgrimages to [the farm]385-the farm , and always sent the beadle the day before , to say [they]393-the board were going . [The children]395-the children were neat and clean to behold , when [they]395-the children went ; and what more would [the people]396-the people have ! It can not be expected that this system of farming would produce any very extraordinary or luxuriant crop . [Oliver Twist]123-oliver 's ninth birthday found [him]123-oliver [a pale thin child]397-a pale thin child , somewhat diminutive in stature , and decidedly small in circumference . But nature or inheritance had implanted a good sturdy spirit in [Oliver]123-oliver 's breast . It had had plenty of room to expand , thanks to the spare diet of [the establishment]398-the establishment ; and perhaps to this circumstance may be attributed [his]123-oliver having any ninth birth - day at all . Be this as it may , however , it was [his]123-oliver ninth birthday ; and [he]123-oliver was keeping it in [the coal - cellar]399-the coal - cellar with [a select party of [two other young gentleman]401-two other young gentleman , who , after participating with [him]123-oliver in a sound thrashing]400-a select party of two other young gentleman , who , after participating with him in a sound thrashing , had been locked up for atrociously presuming to be hungry , when [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , [the good lady of [the house]4595-the house]402-the good lady of the house , was unexpectedly startled by the apparition of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , the beadle , striving to undo the wicket of the garden - gate . ' Goodness gracious ! Is that [you]130-mr. bumble , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [sir]4564-sir ? '[139-mrs. mann] said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , thrusting [her]139-mrs. mann head out of the window in well - affected ecstasies of joy . ' [Susan]140-susan , take [Oliver]123-oliver and [[them]401-two other young gentleman two brats]4597-them two brats [upstairs]4598-upstairs , and wash ['em]123-oliver[139-mrs. mann] directly . - [My]0-i heart alive ! [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , how glad [I]0-i am to see [you]130-mr. bumble , sure - ly ! ' Now , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was [a fat man]4599-a fat man , and [a choleric]4600-a choleric ; so , instead of responding to this open - hearted salutation in a kindred spirit , [he]130-mr. bumble gave the little wicket a tremendous shake , and then bestowed upon [it]4601-it a kick which could have emanated from no leg but a beadle 's . '[130-mr. bumble] Lor , only think , ' said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , running out , - for [the three boys]4602-the three boys had been removed by this time , - '[130-mr. bumble] only think of that ! That [I]0-i should have forgotten that the gate was bolted on the inside , on account of [[them]404-them [dear children]406-dear children]405-them dear children ! Walk in [sir]4564-sir ; walk in , pray , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , do , [sir]4564-sir . ' Although this invitation was accompanied with a curtsey that might have softened the heart of [a church - warden]4603-a church - warden , it by no means mollified [the beadle]389-the beadle . '[130-mr. bumble] Do [you]0-i think this respectful or proper conduct , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , ' inquired [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , grasping [his]130-mr. bumble cane , '[0-i] to keep [the parish officers]409-the parish officers a waiting at [[your]0-i garden]410-your garden - gate , when [they]409-the parish officers come here upon porochial business with [the porochial orphans]411-the porochial orphans ? Are [you]0-i aweer , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , that [you]0-i are , as [I]0-i may say , [a porochial delegate]412-a porochial delegate , and [a stipendiary]413-a stipendiary ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm sure [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , that [I]139-mrs. mann was only a telling [one or two of [the dear children]4606-the dear children]4605-one or two of the dear children as is so fond of [you]130-mr. bumble , that it was [you]130-mr. bumble a coming , '[139-mrs. mann] replied [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann with great humility . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had a great idea of [his]130-mr. bumble oratorical powers and [his]130-mr. bumble importance . [He]130-mr. bumble had displayed the one , and vindicated the other . [He]130-mr. bumble relaxed . ' Well , well , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , '[130-mr. bumble] [he]130-mr. bumble replied in a calmer tone ; ' it may be as [you]139-mrs. mann say ; it may be . Lead the way in , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , for [I]130-mr. bumble come on business , and have something to say . '[130-mr. bumble] [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann ushered [the beadle]389-the beadle into [a small parlour with a brick floor]415-a small parlour with a brick floor ; placed a seat for [him]130-mr. bumble ; and officiously deposited [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat and cane on the table before [him]130-mr. bumble . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble wiped from [his]130-mr. bumble forehead the perspiration which [his]130-mr. bumble walk had engendered , glanced complacently at the cocked hat , and smiled . Yes , [he]130-mr. bumble smiled . [Beadles]141-beadles are but [men]416-men : and [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble smiled . ' Now do n't [you]130-mr. bumble be offended at what [I]130-mr. bumble 'm[130-mr. bumble] a going to say , ' observed [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , with captivating sweetness . '[130-mr. bumble] [You]130-mr. bumble 've had a long walk , [you]130-mr. bumble know , or [I]0-i would n't mention it . Now , will [you]130-mr. bumble take a little drop of somethink , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? ' '[130-mr. bumble] Not a drop . Nor a drop , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , waving [his]130-mr. bumble right hand in a dignified , but placid manner . '[130-mr. bumble] [I]0-i think [you]130-mr. bumble will , ' said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , who had noticed the tone of the refusal , and the gesture that had accompanied it . '[130-mr. bumble] Just a leetle drop , with a little cold water , and a lump of sugar . ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble coughed . '[130-mr. bumble] Now , just a leetle drop , ' said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann persuasively . '[130-mr. bumble] What is it ? ' inquired [the beadle]389-the beadle . '[130-mr. bumble] Why , it 's what [I]0-i 'm obliged to keep a little of in [the house]4595-the house , to put into [the blessed infants]4609-the blessed infants '[130-mr. bumble] [Daffy]142-daffy , when [they]142-daffy ai n't well , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' replied [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann as [she]139-mrs. mann opened a corner cupboard , and took down a bottle and glass . '[130-mr. bumble] It 's gin . [I]0-i 'll not deceive [you]130-mr. bumble , [Mr. B.]143-mr. b. [It]417-it 's gin . ' '[143-mr. b.] Do [you]0-i give [the children]395-the children [Daffy]142-daffy , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann ? ' inquired [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , following with [his]130-mr. bumble eyes the interesting process of mixing . '[139-mrs. mann] Ah , bless 'em , that [I]342-the nurse do , dear as it is , '[342-the nurse] replied [the nurse]342-the nurse . ' [I]342-the nurse could n't see ['em]395-the children[342-the nurse] suffer before [my]0-i very eyes , [you]130-mr. bumble know [sir]4564-sir . ' '[4564-sir] No ' ; said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble approvingly ; '[342-the nurse] no , [you]0-i could not . [You]0-i are [a humane woman]421-a humane woman , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . ' Here [she]139-mrs. mann set down the glass . '[139-mrs. mann] [I]0-i shall take a early opportunity of mentioning it to the board , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . ' [He]0-i drew it towards [him]0-i . '[139-mrs. mann] [You]139-mrs. mann feel as [a mother]344-a mother , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . ' [He]0-i stirred the gin - and - water . '[0-i] [I]0-i - [I]0-i drink [your]139-mrs. mann health with cheerfulness , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann ' ; and [he]0-i swallowed half of it . '[139-mrs. mann] And now about business , ' said [the beadle]389-the beadle , taking out a leathern pocket - book . '[139-mrs. mann] [The child]321-the child that was half - baptized [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , is nine year old to - day . ' '[321-the child] Bless [him]321-the child ! ' interposed [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , inflaming [her]139-mrs. mann left eye with the corner of [her]139-mrs. mann apron . '[321-the child] And notwithstanding a offered reward of ten pound , which was afterwards increased to twenty pound . Notwithstanding the most superlative , and , [I]0-i may say , supernat'ral exertions on the part of [this parish]424-this parish , ' said [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , '[321-the child] [we]425-we have never been able to discover who is [[his]321-the child father]426-his father , or what was [[his]321-the child mother]427-his mother 's settlement , name , or condition . ' [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann raised [her]139-mrs. mann hands in astonishment ; but added , after a moment 's reflection , '[321-the child] How comes [he]321-the child to have any name at all , then ? ' [The beadle]389-the beadle drew [himself]389-the beadle up with great pride , and said , '[0-i] [I]0-i inwented it . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . [We]425-we name [[our]425-we fondlings]428-our fondlings in alphabetical order . The last was a S , - Swubble , [I]0-i named [him]321-the child . This was a T , - [Twist]123-oliver , [I]0-i named [him]321-the child . [The next one comes]429-the next one comes will be [Unwin]144-unwin , and [the next Vilkins]430-the next vilkins . [I]0-i have got names ready made to the end of the alphabet , and all the way through it again , when [we]425-we come to [Z.]11-z. ' '[0-i] Why , [you]0-i 're quite [a literary character]4612-a literary character , [sir]4564-sir ! '[139-mrs. mann] said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . ' Well , well , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle , evidently gratified with the compliment ; ' perhaps [I]389-the beadle may be . Perhaps [I]389-the beadle may be , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . '[389-the beadle] [He]389-the beadle finished the gin - and - water , and added , ' [Oliver]123-oliver being now too old to remain [here]351-here , [the board]393-the board have determined to have [him]123-oliver back into [the house]4595-the house . [I]389-the beadle have come out [myself]389-the beadle to take [him]123-oliver [there]4617-there . So let [me]389-the beadle see [him]123-oliver at once . '[389-the beadle] ' [I]139-mrs. mann 'll fetch [him]123-oliver directly , '[139-mrs. mann] said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , leaving [the room]432-the room for that purpose . [Oliver]123-oliver , having had by this time as much of the outer coat of dirt which encrusted [his]123-oliver face and hands , removed , as could be scrubbed off in one washing , was led into [the room]432-the room by [[his]123-oliver benevolent protectress]434-his benevolent protectress . ' Make a bow to [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , [Oliver]123-oliver , '[139-mrs. mann] said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . [Oliver]123-oliver made a bow , which was divided between the beadle on the chair , and the cocked hat on the table . ' Will [you]123-oliver go along with [me]130-mr. bumble , [Oliver]123-oliver ? '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in a majestic voice . [Oliver]123-oliver was about to say that [he]123-oliver would go along with [anybody]435-anybody with great readiness , when , glancing upward , [he]123-oliver caught sight of [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , who had got behind the beadle 's chair , and was shaking [her]139-mrs. mann fist at [him]123-oliver with a furious countenance . [He]123-oliver took the hint at once , for the fist had been too often impressed upon [his]123-oliver body not to be deeply impressed upon [his]123-oliver recollection . ' Will [she]139-mrs. mann go with [me]123-oliver ? '[123-oliver] inquired poor [Oliver]123-oliver . ' No , [she]139-mrs. mann ca n't , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' But [she]139-mrs. mann 'll come and see [you]123-oliver sometimes . '[130-mr. bumble] This was no very great consolation to [the child]321-the child . Young as [he]123-oliver was , however , [he]123-oliver had sense enough to make a feint of feeling great regret at going away . It was no very difficult matter for [the boy]437-the boy to call tears into [his]123-oliver eyes . Hunger and recent ill - usage are great assistants if [you]438-you want to cry ; and [Oliver]123-oliver cried very naturally indeed . [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann gave [him]123-oliver a thousand embraces , and what [Oliver]123-oliver wanted a great deal more , a piece of bread and butter , less [he]123-oliver should seem too hungry when [he]123-oliver got to [the workhouse]336-the workhouse . With the slice of bread in [his]123-oliver hand , and the little brown - cloth parish cap on [his]123-oliver head , [Oliver]123-oliver was then led away by [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble from [the wretched home]440-the wretched home where one kind word or look had never lighted the gloom of [his]123-oliver infant years . And yet [he]123-oliver burst into an agony of childish grief , as the cottage - gate closed after [him]123-oliver . Wretched as were [the little companions in misery [he]123-oliver was leaving behind]441-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind , [they]441-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind were [the only friends [he]123-oliver had ever known]442-the only friends he had ever known ; and a sense of [his]123-oliver loneliness in [the great wide world]443-the great wide world , sank into [the child]321-the child 's heart for the first time . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble walked on with long strides ; [little Oliver]123-oliver , firmly grasping [his]123-oliver gold - laced cuff , trotted beside [him]130-mr. bumble , inquiring at the end of every quarter of a mile whether [they]441-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind were ' nearly there . '[130-mr. bumble] To these interrogations [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble returned very brief and snappish replies ; for the temporary blandness which gin - and - water awakens in some bosoms had by this time evaporated ; and [he]123-oliver was once again [a beadle]445-a beadle . [Oliver]123-oliver had not been within the walls of [the workhouse]336-the workhouse a quarter of an hour , and had scarcely completed the demolition of a second slice of bread , when [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , who had handed [him]123-oliver over to the care of [an old woman]447-an old woman , returned ; and , telling [him]123-oliver it was a board night , informed [him]123-oliver that the board had said [he]123-oliver was to appear before it forthwith . Not having a very clearly defined notion of what a live board was , [Oliver]123-oliver was rather astounded by this intelligence , and was not quite certain whether [he]123-oliver ought to laugh or cry . [He]123-oliver had no time to think about the matter , however ; for [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble gave [him]123-oliver a tap on the head , with [his]130-mr. bumble cane , to wake [him]123-oliver up : and another on the back to make [him]123-oliver lively : and bidding [him]123-oliver to follow , conducted [him]123-oliver into [a large white - washed room]448-a large white - washed room , where [eight or ten fat gentlemen]449-eight or ten fat gentlemen were sitting round a table . At the top of the table , seated in an arm - chair rather higher than the rest , was [a particularly fat gentleman with a very round , red face]450-a particularly fat gentleman with a very round , red face . ' Bow to the board , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Bumble]130-mr. bumble . [Oliver]123-oliver brushed away two or three tears that were lingering in [his]123-oliver eyes ; and seeing no board but the table , fortunately bowed to that . ' What 's [your]123-oliver name , [boy]4619-boy ? '[451-the gentleman in the high chair] said [the gentleman in the high chair]451-the gentleman in the high chair . [Oliver]123-oliver was frightened at the sight of [so many gentlemen]452-so many gentlemen , which made [him]123-oliver tremble : and the beadle gave [him]123-oliver another tap behind , which made [him]123-oliver cry . These two causes made [him]123-oliver answer in a very low and hesitating voice ; whereupon [a gentleman in a white waistcoat]453-a gentleman in a white waistcoat said [he]123-oliver was [a fool]454-a fool . Which was a capital way of raising [his]123-oliver spirits , and putting [him]123-oliver quite at [his]123-oliver ease . ' [Boy]4619-boy , '[451-the gentleman in the high chair] said [the gentleman in the high chair]451-the gentleman in the high chair , ' listen to [me]451-the gentleman in the high chair . [You]4619-boy know [you]4619-boy 're[451-the gentleman in the high chair] [an orphan]4592-an orphan , [I]0-i suppose ? ' '[451-the gentleman in the high chair] What 's that , [sir]4564-sir ? ' inquired poor [Oliver]123-oliver . '[451-the gentleman in the high chair] [The boy]437-the boy is [a fool]454-a fool - [I]0-i thought [he]437-the boy was , ' said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . '[454-a fool] Hush ! ' said [the gentleman who had spoken first]4622-the gentleman who had spoken first . '[437-the boy] [You]437-the boy know [you]437-the boy 've got [no father]460-no father or [mother]461-mother , and that [you]437-the boy were brought up by [the parish]337-the parish , do n't [you]437-the boy ? ' '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , weeping bitterly . '[4564-sir] What are [you]437-the boy crying for ? ' inquired [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . And to be sure it was very extraordinary . What could [the boy]437-the boy be crying for ? '[437-the boy] [I]0-i hope [you]437-the boy say [your]437-the boy prayers every night , ' said [another gentleman in a gruff voice]4625-another gentleman in a gruff voice ; '[437-the boy] and pray for [the people who feed [you]437-the boy , and take care of [you]437-the boy]464-the people who feed you , and take care of you - like [a Christian]465-a christian . ' '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' stammered [the boy]437-the boy . [The gentleman who spoke last]4627-the gentleman who spoke last was unconsciously right . It would have been very like [a Christian]465-a christian , and a marvellously good Christian too , if [Oliver]123-oliver had prayed for [the people who fed and took care of [him]123-oliver]4629-the people who fed and took care of him . But [he]123-oliver had n't , because [nobody]354-nobody had taught [him]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] Well ! [You]437-the boy have come here to be educated , and taught a useful trade , ' said [the red - faced gentleman in the high chair]4631-the red - faced gentleman in the high chair . '[437-the boy] So [you]437-the boy 'll begin to pick oakum to - morrow morning at six o'clock , ' added [the surly one in the white waistcoat]4632-the surly one in the white waistcoat . For the combination of both these blessings in the one simple process of picking oakum , [Oliver]123-oliver bowed low by the direction of the beadle , and was then hurried away to [a large ward]4633-a large ward ; where , on a rough , hard bed , [he]123-oliver sobbed [himself]123-oliver to sleep . What a novel illustration of the tender laws of [England]12-england ! [They]4634-they let [the paupers]4635-the paupers go to sleep ! [Poor Oliver]145-poor oliver ! [He]123-oliver little thought , as [he]123-oliver lay sleeping in happy unconsciousness of all around [him]123-oliver , that [the board]393-the board had that very day arrived at a decision which would exercise the most material influence over all [his]123-oliver future fortunes . But [they]393-the board had . And this was it : [The members of this board]4637-the members of this board were [very sage , deep , philosophical men]4638-very sage , deep , philosophical men ; and when [they]4637-the members of this board came to turn [their]4637-the members of this board attention to [the workhouse]336-the workhouse , [they]4637-the members of this board found out at once , what [ordinary folks]4640-ordinary folks would never have discovered - [the poor people]4641-the poor people liked it ! [It]336-the workhouse was a regular place of public entertainment for [the poorer classes]4642-the poorer classes ; [a tavern where there was nothing to pay]4643-a tavern where there was nothing to pay ; a public breakfast , dinner , tea , and supper all the year round ; [a brick and mortar elysium , where it was all play and no work]4644-a brick and mortar elysium , where it was all play and no work . '[437-the boy] Oho ! ' said [the board]393-the board , looking very knowing ; '[437-the boy] [we]467-we are [the fellows to set this to rights]468-the fellows to set this to rights ; [we]467-we 'll stop it all , in no time . ' So , [they]4637-the members of this board established the rule , that [all poor people]4646-all poor people should have the alternative for [they]4637-the members of this board would compel [nobody]354-nobody , not [they]4637-the members of this board , of being starved by a gradual process in [the house]4595-the house , or by a quick one out of it . With this view , [they]4637-the members of this board contracted with the water - works to lay on an unlimited supply of water ; and with a corn - factor to supply periodically small quantities of oatmeal ; and issued three meals of thin gruel a day , with an onion twice a week , and half a roll of Sundays . [They]4637-the members of this board made a great many other wise and humane regulations , having reference to [the ladies]4649-the ladies , which it is not necessary to repeat ; kindly undertook to divorce [poor married people]4650-poor married people , in consequence of the great expense of a suit in [Doctors]4651-doctors '[467-we] Commons ; and , instead of compelling [a man]469-a man to support [[his]469-a man family]470-his family , as [they]471-they had theretofore done , took [[his]469-a man family]470-his family away from [him]469-a man , and made [him]469-a man [a bachelor]473-a bachelor ! There is no saying how [many applicants for relief , under these last two heads]474-many applicants for relief , under these last two heads , might have started up in [all classes of society]475-all classes of society , if it had not been coupled with [the workhouse]336-the workhouse ; but [the board]393-the board were [long - headed men]478-long - headed men , and had provided for this difficulty . The relief was inseparable from [the workhouse]336-the workhouse and the gruel ; and that frightened [people]480-people . For the first six months after [Oliver Twist]123-oliver was removed , the system was in full operation . It was rather expensive at first , in consequence of the increase in [the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's bill , and the necessity of taking in the clothes of all the paupers , which fluttered loosely on [their]482-their wasted , shrunken forms , after a week or two 's gruel . But the number of [workhouse inmates]483-workhouse inmates got thin as well as [the paupers]4635-the paupers ; and the board were in ecstasies . [The room in which [the boys]486-the boys were fed]485-the room in which the boys were fed , was [a large stone hall]487-a large stone hall , with a copper at one end : out of which [the master , dressed in an apron for the purpose]488-the master , dressed in an apron for the purpose , and assisted by [one or two women]489-one or two women , ladled the gruel at mealtimes . Of this festive composition [each boy]490-each boy had one porringer , and no more - except on occasions of great public rejoicing , when [he]490-each boy had two ounces and a quarter of bread besides . The bowls never wanted washing . [The boys]486-the boys polished [them]492-them with [their]486-the boys spoons till [they]492-them shone again ; and when [they]486-the boys had performed this operation which never took very long , the spoons being nearly as large as the bowls , [they]486-the boys would sit staring at the copper , with such eager eyes , as if [they]486-the boys could have devoured the very bricks of which it was composed ; employing [themselves]486-the boys , meanwhile , in sucking [their]486-the boys fingers most assiduously , with the view of catching up any stray splashes of gruel that might have been cast thereon . [Boys]493-boys have generally excellent appetites . [Oliver Twist]123-oliver and [[his]123-oliver companions]494-his companions suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months : at last [they]495-they got so voracious and wild with hunger , that [one boy]496-one boy , who was tall for [his]496-one boy age , and had n't been used to that sort of thing for [[his]496-one boy father]426-his father had kept [a small cook - shop]498-a small cook - shop , hinted darkly to [[his]496-one boy companions]494-his companions , that unless [he]496-one boy had another basin of gruel per diem , [he]496-one boy was afraid [he]496-one boy might some night happen to eat [the boy who slept next [him]496-one boy , who happened to be [a weakly youth of tender age]501-a weakly youth of tender age]500-the boy who slept next him , who happened to be a weakly youth of tender age . [He]496-one boy had a wild , hungry eye ; and [they]494-his companions implicitly believed [him]496-one boy . A council was held ; lots were cast who should walk up to [the master]502-the master after supper that evening , and ask for more ; and it fell to [Oliver Twist]123-oliver . The evening arrived ; [the boys]486-the boys took [their]486-the boys places . [The master]502-the master , in [his]502-the master cook 's uniform , stationed [himself]502-the master at the copper ; [[his]502-the master pauper assistants]505-his pauper assistants ranged [themselves]505-his pauper assistants behind [him]502-the master ; the gruel was served out ; and a long grace was said over the short commons . The gruel disappeared ; [the boys]486-the boys whispered [each other]507-each other , and winked at [Oliver]123-oliver ; while [[his]123-oliver next neighbors]508-his next neighbors nudged [him]123-oliver . [Child]146-child as [he]123-oliver was , [he]123-oliver was desperate with hunger , and reckless with misery . [He]123-oliver rose from the table ; and advancing to [the master]502-the master , basin and spoon in hand , said : somewhat alarmed at [his]123-oliver own temerity : ' Please , [sir]4564-sir , [I]123-oliver want some more . '[123-oliver] [The master]502-the master was [a fat , healthy man]511-a fat , healthy man ; but [he]502-the master turned very pale . [He]502-the master gazed in stupefied astonishment on [the small rebel]512-the small rebel for some seconds , and then clung for support to [the copper]513-the copper . [The assistants]514-the assistants were paralysed with wonder ; [the boys]486-the boys with fear . ' What ! '[502-the master] said [the master]502-the master at length , in a faint voice . ' Please , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , ' [I]123-oliver want some more . '[123-oliver] [The master]502-the master aimed a blow at [Oliver]123-oliver 's head with the ladle ; pinioned [him]123-oliver in [his]502-the master arm ; and shrieked aloud for the beadle . [The board]393-the board were sitting in solemn conclave , when [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble rushed into [the room]432-the room in great excitement , and addressing [the gentleman in the high chair]451-the gentleman in the high chair , said , ' [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins , [I]130-mr. bumble beg [your]147-mr. limbkins pardon , [sir]4564-sir ! [Oliver Twist]123-oliver has asked for more ! '[130-mr. bumble] There was a general start . [Horror]148-horror was depicted on every countenance . ' For more ! '[147-mr. limbkins] said [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins . ' Compose [yourself]147-mr. limbkins , [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , and answer [me]147-mr. limbkins distinctly . Do [I]147-mr. limbkins understand that [he]123-oliver asked for more , after [he]123-oliver had eaten the supper allotted by [the dietary]4655-the dietary ? '[147-mr. limbkins] ' [He]123-oliver did , [sir]4564-sir , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' [That boy]4657-that boy will be hung , '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . ' [I]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat know [that boy]4657-that boy will be hung . '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] [Nobody]354-nobody controverted [the prophetic gentleman]523-the prophetic gentleman 's opinion . An animated discussion took place . [Oliver]123-oliver was ordered into instant confinement ; and a bill was next morning pasted on the outside of the gate , offering a reward of five pounds to [anybody who would take [Oliver Twist]123-oliver off the hands of [the parish]337-the parish]524-anybody who would take oliver twist off the hands of the parish . In other words , five pounds and [Oliver Twist]123-oliver were offered to [any man]526-any man or woman who wanted [an apprentice to any trade , business , or calling]527-an apprentice to any trade , business , or calling . ' [I]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat never was more convinced of anything in [my]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat life , '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat , as [he]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat knocked at the gate and read the bill next morning : ' [I]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat never was more convinced of anything in [my]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat life , than [I]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat am that [that boy]4657-that boy will come to be hung . '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] As [I]0-i purpose to show in the sequel whether [the white waistcoated gentleman]529-the white waistcoated gentleman was right or not , [I]0-i should perhaps mar the interest of this narrative supposing it to possess any at all , if [I]0-i ventured to hint just yet , whether the life of [Oliver Twist]123-oliver had this violent termination or no . CHAPTER III RELATES HOW [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver WAS VERY NEAR GETTING A PLACE WHICH [WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SINECURE]149-would not have been a sinecure For a week after the commission of the impious and profane offence of asking for more , [Oliver]123-oliver remained [a close prisoner in [the dark and solitary room to which [he]123-oliver had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of the board]531-the dark and solitary room to which he had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of the board]530-a close prisoner in the dark and solitary room to which he had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of the board . It appears , at first sight not unreasonable to suppose , that , if [he]123-oliver had entertained a becoming feeling of respect for the prediction of [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat , [he]123-oliver would have established that [sage individual]533-sage individual 's prophetic character , once and for ever , by tying one end of [his]123-oliver pocket - handkerchief to a hook in the wall , and attaching [himself]123-oliver to the other . To the performance of this feat , however , there was one obstacle : namely , that pocket - handkerchiefs being decided articles of luxury , had been , for all future times and ages , removed from the noses of [paupers]534-paupers by the express order of the board , in council assembled : solemnly given and pronounced under [their]534-paupers hands and seals . There was a still greater obstacle in [Oliver]123-oliver 's youth and childishness . [He]123-oliver only cried bitterly all day ; and , when the long , dismal night came on , spread [his]123-oliver little hands before [his]123-oliver eyes to shut out the darkness , and crouching in the corner , tried to sleep : ever and anon waking with a start and tremble , and drawing [himself]123-oliver closer and closer to the wall , as if to feel even its cold hard surface were a protection in the gloom and loneliness which surrounded [him]123-oliver . Let it not be supposed by [the enemies of ' the system]4660-the enemies of ' the system , '[4660-the enemies of ' the system] that , during the period of [his]123-oliver solitary incarceration , [Oliver]123-oliver was denied the benefit of exercise , the pleasure of society , or the advantages of religious consolation . As for exercise , it was nice cold weather , and [he]123-oliver was allowed to perform [his]123-oliver ablutions every morning under the pump , in [a stone yard]535-a stone yard , in the presence of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , who prevented [his]123-oliver catching cold , and caused a tingling sensation to pervade [his]123-oliver frame , by repeated applications of the cane . As for society , [he]123-oliver was carried every other day into [the hall]536-the hall where [the boys]486-the boys dined , and there sociably flogged as a public warning and example . And so for from being denied the advantages of religious consolation , [he]123-oliver was kicked into [the same apartment]538-the same apartment every evening at prayer - time , and there permitted to listen to , and console [his]123-oliver mind with , a general supplication of [the boys]486-the boys , containing a special clause , therein inserted by authority of the board , in which [they]486-the boys entreated to be made good , virtuous , contented , and obedient , and to be guarded from the sins and vices of [Oliver Twist]123-oliver : [whom the supplication distinctly set forth to be under the exclusive patronage and protection of the powers of wickedness]540-whom the supplication distinctly set forth to be under the exclusive patronage and protection of the powers of wickedness , and an article direct from the manufactory of [the very Devil]541-the very devil [himself]123-oliver . It chanced one morning , while [Oliver]123-oliver 's affairs were in this auspicious and comfortable state , that [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield , [chimney - sweep]542-chimney - sweep , went [his]150-mr. gamfield way down [the High Street]543-the high street , deeply cogitating in [his]150-mr. gamfield mind [his]150-mr. gamfield ways and means of paying certain arrears of rent , for which [[his]150-mr. gamfield landlord]544-his landlord had become rather pressing . [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield 's most sanguine estimate of [his]150-mr. gamfield finances could not raise [them]545-them within full five pounds of the desired amount ; and , in a species of arithmetical desperation , [he]150-mr. gamfield was alternately cudgelling [his]150-mr. gamfield brains and [his]150-mr. gamfield donkey , when passing [the workhouse]336-the workhouse , [his]150-mr. gamfield eyes encountered the bill on the gate . ' Wo - o ! '[150-mr. gamfield] said [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield to the donkey . The donkey was in a state of profound abstraction : wondering , probably , whether [he]150-mr. gamfield was destined to be regaled with a cabbage - stalk or two when [he]150-mr. gamfield had disposed of the two sacks of soot with which the little cart was laden ; so , without noticing the word of command , [he]150-mr. gamfield jogged onward . [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield growled a fierce imprecation on the donkey generally , but more particularly on [his]150-mr. gamfield eyes ; and , running after [him]150-mr. gamfield , bestowed a blow on [his]150-mr. gamfield head , which would inevitably have beaten in any skull but a donkey 's . Then , catching hold of the bridle , [he]150-mr. gamfield gave [his]150-mr. gamfield jaw a sharp wrench , by way of gentle reminder that [he]150-mr. gamfield was not [[his]150-mr. gamfield own master]547-his own master ; and by these means turned [him]150-mr. gamfield round . [He]150-mr. gamfield then gave [him]150-mr. gamfield another blow on the head , just to stun [him]150-mr. gamfield till [he]150-mr. gamfield came back again . Having completed these arrangements , [he]150-mr. gamfield walked up to the gate , to read the bill . [The gentleman with the white waistcoat]548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat was standing at the gate with [his]548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat hands behind [him]548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat , after having delivered [himself]548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat of some profound sentiments in [the board - room]549-the board - room . Having witnessed the little dispute between [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield and [the donkey]550-the donkey , [he]150-mr. gamfield smiled joyously when [that person]551-that person came up to read the bill , for [he]150-mr. gamfield saw at once that [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield was exactly the sort of master [Oliver Twist]123-oliver wanted . [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield smiled , too , as [he]150-mr. gamfield perused the document ; for five pounds was just the sum [he]150-mr. gamfield had been wishing for ; and , as to [the boy with which it was encumbered]552-the boy with which it was encumbered , [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield , knowing what the dietary of [the workhouse]336-the workhouse was , well knew [he]552-the boy with which it was encumbered would be a nice small pattern , just the very thing for register stoves . So , [he]150-mr. gamfield spelt the bill through again , from beginning to end ; and then , touching [his]150-mr. gamfield fur cap in token of humility , accosted [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . ' [This here boy]4661-this here boy , [sir]4564-sir , wot [the parish]337-the parish wants to '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] prentis , ' said [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield . '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] Ay , [[my]0-i man]555-my man , ' said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat , with a condescending smile . '[555-my man] What of [him]552-the boy with which it was encumbered ? ' '[552-the boy with which it was encumbered] If [the parish]337-the parish vould like [him]552-the boy with which it was encumbered to learn a right pleasant trade , in a good ' spectable chimbley - sweepin '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] bisness , ' said [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield , '[0-i] [I]0-i wants a ' prentis , and [I]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat am ready to take [him]552-the boy with which it was encumbered . '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] ' Walk in , '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield having lingered behind , to give [the donkey]550-the donkey another blow on the head , and another wrench of the jaw , as a caution not to run away in [his]150-mr. gamfield absence , followed [the gentleman with the white waistcoat]548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat into [the room where [Oliver]123-oliver had first seen [him]552-the boy with which it was encumbered]560-the room where oliver had first seen him . ' It 's a nasty trade , '[147-mr. limbkins] said [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins , when [Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield had again stated [his]150-mr. gamfield wish . ' [Young boys]4665-young boys have been smothered in [chimneys]4666-chimneys before now , '[561-another gentleman] said [another gentleman]561-another gentleman . ' That 's acause [they]4665-young boys damped the straw afore [they]4665-young boys lit it in the chimbley to make ['em]4667-'em[561-another gentleman] come down again , ' said [Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield ; '[561-another gentleman] that 's all smoke , and no blaze ; vereas smoke ai n't o ' no use at all in making [a boy]4668-a boy come down , for it only sinds [him]4668-a boy to sleep , and that 's wot [he]4668-a boy likes . [Boys]493-boys is [wery]4670-wery obstinit , and [wery]4670-wery lazy , [Gen'l'men]4671-gen'l'men , and there 's nothink like a good hot blaze to make ['em]4667-'em[561-another gentleman] come down vith a run . It 's humane too , [gen'l'men]4671-gen'l'men , acause , even if [they]4671-gen'l'men 've stuck in the chimbley , roasting [their]4671-gen'l'men feet makes ['em]4667-'em struggle to hextricate theirselves . '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] [The gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat appeared very much amused by this explanation ; but [his]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat mirth was speedily checked by a look from [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins . [The board]393-the board then proceeded to converse among [themselves]393-the board for a few minutes , but in so low a tone , that the words ' saving of expenditure , '[147-mr. limbkins] ' looked well in the accounts , '[147-mr. limbkins] ' have a printed report published , '[147-mr. limbkins] were alone audible . These only chanced to be heard , indeed , or account of [their]393-the board being very frequently repeated with great emphasis . At length the whispering ceased ; and [the members of the board]565-the members of the board , having resumed [their]565-the members of the board seats and [their]565-the members of the board solemnity , [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins said : ' [We]393-the board have considered [your]147-mr. limbkins proposition , and [we]393-the board do n't approve of it . '[147-mr. limbkins] ' Not at all , '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . ' Decidedly not , '[567-the other members] added [the other members]567-the other members . As [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield did happen to labour under the slight imputation of having bruised [three or four boys]568-three or four boys to death already , it occurred to [him]150-mr. gamfield that [the board]393-the board had , perhaps , in some unaccountable freak , taken it into [their]393-the board heads that this extraneous circumstance ought to influence [their]393-the board proceedings . It was very unlike [their]393-the board general mode of doing business , if [they]393-the board had ; but still , as [he]150-mr. gamfield had no particular wish to revive the rumour , [he]150-mr. gamfield twisted [his]150-mr. gamfield cap in [his]150-mr. gamfield hands , and walked slowly from the table . ' So [you]147-mr. limbkins wo n't let [me]150-mr. gamfield have [him]4672-him , [gen'l'men]4671-gen'l'men ? '[150-mr. gamfield] said [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield , pausing near the door . ' No , '[147-mr. limbkins] replied [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins ; ' at least , as it 's a nasty business , [we]393-the board think [you]147-mr. limbkins ought to take something less than the premium [we]393-the board offered . '[147-mr. limbkins] [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield 's countenance brightened , as , with a quick step , [he]150-mr. gamfield returned to the table , and said , ' What 'll [you]147-mr. limbkins give , [gen'l'men]4671-gen'l'men ? Come ! Do n't be too hard on [a poor man]4675-a poor man . What 'll [you]147-mr. limbkins give ? '[150-mr. gamfield] ' [I]147-mr. limbkins should say , three pound ten was plenty , '[147-mr. limbkins] said [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins . ' Ten shillings too much , '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . ' Come ! '[150-mr. gamfield] said [Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield ; ' say four pound , [gen'l'men]4671-gen'l'men . Say four pound , and [you]147-mr. limbkins 've got rid of [him]4675-a poor man for good and all . There ! '[150-mr. gamfield] ' Three pound ten , '[147-mr. limbkins] repeated [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins , firmly . ' Come ! [I]150-mr. gamfield 'll split the diff'erence , [gen'l'men]4671-gen'l'men , '[150-mr. gamfield] urged [Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield . ' Three pound fifteen . '[150-mr. gamfield] ' Not a farthing more , '[147-mr. limbkins] was the firm reply of [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins . ' [You]147-mr. limbkins 're[147-mr. limbkins] desperate hard upon [me]0-i , [gen'l'men]4671-gen'l'men , ' said [Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield , wavering . '[147-mr. limbkins] Pooh ! pooh ! nonsense ! ' said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . '[572-he] [He]572-he 'd be cheap with nothing at all , as a premium . Take [him]572-he , [[you]0-i silly fellow]573-you silly fellow ! [He]572-he 's just [the boy for [you]0-i]574-the boy for you . [He]572-he wants the stick , now and then : it 'll do [him]572-he good ; and [his]572-he board need n't come very expensive , for [he]572-he has n't been overfed since [he]572-he was born . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield gave an arch look at [the faces round the table]4679-the faces round the table , and , observing a smile on all of [them]4679-the faces round the table , gradually broke into a smile [himself]0-i . The bargain was made . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , was at once instructed that [Oliver Twist]123-oliver and [his]572-he indentures were to be conveyed before [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate , for signature and approval , that very afternoon . In pursuance of this determination , [little Oliver]123-oliver , to [his]572-he excessive astonishment , was released from bondage , and ordered to put [himself]123-oliver into a clean shirt . [He]123-oliver had hardly achieved this very unusual gymnastic performance , when [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble brought [him]123-oliver , with [his]123-oliver own hands , a basin of gruel , and the holiday allowance of two ounces and a quarter of bread . At this tremendous sight , [Oliver]123-oliver began to cry very piteously : thinking , not unnaturally , that [the board]393-the board must have determined to kill [him]123-oliver for some useful purpose , or [they]393-the board never would have begun to fatten [him]123-oliver up in that way . '[572-he] Do n't make [your]575-your eyes red , [Oliver]123-oliver , but eat [your]575-your food and be thankful , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in a tone of impressive pomposity . '[123-oliver] [You]123-oliver 're a going to be made a '[123-oliver] prentice of , [Oliver]123-oliver . ' '[576-a prentice] [A prentice]576-a prentice , [sir]4564-sir ! ' said [the child]321-the child , trembling . '[4564-sir] Yes , [Oliver]123-oliver , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[123-oliver] [The kind and blessed gentleman]578-the kind and blessed gentleman which is so many parents to [you]123-oliver , [Oliver]123-oliver , when [you]123-oliver have none of [your]123-oliver own : are a going to ' prentice '[123-oliver] [you]123-oliver : and to set [you]123-oliver up in life , and make [a man]469-a man of [you]123-oliver : although the expense to [the parish]337-the parish is three pound ten ! - three pound ten , [Oliver]123-oliver ! - seventy shillins - one hundred and forty sixpences ! - and all for [a naughty orphan which [nobody]354-nobody ca n't love]581-a naughty orphan which nobody ca n't love . ' As [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble paused to take breath , after delivering this address in an awful voice , the tears rolled down [the poor child]4683-the poor child 's face , and [he]4683-the poor child sobbed bitterly . '[581-a naughty orphan which nobody ca n't love] Come , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , somewhat less pompously , for it was gratifying to [his]130-mr. bumble feelings to observe the effect [his]130-mr. bumble eloquence had produced ; '[581-a naughty orphan which nobody ca n't love] Come , [Oliver]123-oliver ! Wipe [your]123-oliver eyes with the cuffs of [your]123-oliver jacket , and do n't cry into [your]123-oliver gruel ; that 's a very foolish action , [Oliver]123-oliver . ' It certainly was , for there was quite enough water in it already . On [their]4684-their way to [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble instructed [Oliver]123-oliver that all [he]123-oliver would have to do , would be to look very happy , and say , when [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman asked [him]123-oliver if [he]123-oliver wanted to be apprenticed , that [he]123-oliver should like it very much indeed ; both of which [injunctions Oliver]123-oliver promised to obey : the rather as [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble threw in a gentle hint , that if [he]123-oliver failed in either particular , there was no telling what would be done to [him]123-oliver . When [they]4684-their arrived at [the office]4687-the office , [he]123-oliver was shut up in [a little room]4688-a little room by [himself]123-oliver , and admonished by [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble to stay [there]4617-there , until [he]130-mr. bumble came back to fetch [him]123-oliver . There [the boy]437-the boy remained , with a palpitating heart , for half an hour . At the expiration of which time [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble thrust in [his]130-mr. bumble head , unadorned with the cocked hat , and said aloud : '[123-oliver] Now , [Oliver]123-oliver , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , come to [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . ' As [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble said this , [he]130-mr. bumble put on a grim and threatening look , and added , in a low voice , '[123-oliver] Mind what [I]0-i told [you]123-oliver , [you young rascal]585-you young rascal ! ' [Oliver]123-oliver stared innocently in [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's face at this somewhat contradictory style of address ; but [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman prevented [his]123-oliver offering any remark thereupon , by leading [him]123-oliver at once into [an adjoining room]4692-an adjoining room : the door of which was open . It was [a large room]4693-a large room , with a great window . Behind a desk , sat [two old gentleman with powdered heads]4694-two old gentleman with powdered heads : [one of whom was reading the newspaper]4695-one of whom was reading the newspaper ; while [the other]4696-the other was perusing , with the aid of a pair of tortoise - shell spectacles , a small piece of parchment which lay before [him]4696-the other . [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins was standing in front of the desk on one side ; and [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield , with a partially washed face , on the other ; while [two or three bluff - looking men , in top - boots]4697-two or three bluff - looking men , in top - boots , were lounging about . [The old gentleman with the spectacles gradually dozed off]4698-the old gentleman with the spectacles gradually dozed off , over the little bit of parchment ; and there was a short pause , after [Oliver]123-oliver had been stationed by [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble in front of the desk . '[0-i] This is [the boy]437-the boy , [[your]123-oliver worship]587-your worship , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . [The old gentleman who was reading the newspaper]4699-the old gentleman who was reading the newspaper raised [his]4699-the old gentleman who was reading the newspaper head for a moment , and pulled [the other old gentleman]4700-the other old gentleman by the sleeve ; whereupon , [the last - mentioned old gentleman]4701-the last - mentioned old gentleman woke up . '[437-the boy] Oh , is this [the boy]437-the boy ? ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[437-the boy] This is [him]437-the boy , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[437-the boy] Bow to [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . ' [Oliver]123-oliver roused [himself]123-oliver , and made [his]123-oliver best obeisance . [He]123-oliver had been wondering , with [his]123-oliver eyes fixed on [the magistrates]4703-the magistrates '[4680-the magistrate] powder , whether all boards were born with that white stuff on [their]592-their heads , and were boards from thenceforth on that account . ' Well , '[4702-the old gentleman] said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , ' [I]4702-the old gentleman suppose [he]437-the boy 's fond of chimney - sweeping ? '[4702-the old gentleman] ' [He]437-the boy doats on it , [[your]583-my dear worship]587-your worship , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; giving [Oliver]123-oliver a sly pinch , to intimate that [he]123-oliver had better not say [he]123-oliver did n't . ' And [he]437-the boy will be [a sweep]4705-a sweep , will [he]437-the boy ? '[4702-the old gentleman] inquired [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . ' If [we]4706-we was to bind [him]437-the boy to any other trade to - morrow , [he]437-the boy 'd run away simultaneous , [[your]583-my dear worship]587-your worship , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' And [this man]4708-this man that 's to be [[his]437-the boy master]4709-his master - [you]583-my dear , [sir]4564-sir - [you]583-my dear 'll treat [him]437-the boy well , and feed [him]437-the boy , and do all that sort of thing , will [you]583-my dear ? '[4702-the old gentleman] said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . ' When [I]150-mr. gamfield says [I]150-mr. gamfield will , [I]150-mr. gamfield means [I]150-mr. gamfield will , '[150-mr. gamfield] replied [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield doggedly . ' [You]597-my friend 're[150-mr. gamfield] [a rough speaker]596-a rough speaker , [[my]0-i friend]597-my friend , but [you]597-my friend look [an honest , open - hearted man]598-an honest , open - hearted man , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman : turning [his]4702-the old gentleman spectacles in the direction of [the candidate for [Oliver]123-oliver 's premium]4712-the candidate for oliver 's premium , whose villainous countenance was a regular stamped receipt for cruelty . But [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate was half blind and half childish , so [he]4680-the magistrate could n't reasonably be expected to discern what [other people]4714-other people did . '[597-my friend] [I]0-i hope [I]0-i am , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield , with an ugly leer . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i have no doubt [you]597-my friend are , [[my]0-i friend]597-my friend , ' replied [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman : fixing [his]4702-the old gentleman spectacles more firmly on [his]4702-the old gentleman nose , and looking about [him]4702-the old gentleman for the inkstand . It was the critical moment of [Oliver]123-oliver 's fate . If the inkstand had been where [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman thought it was , [he]4702-the old gentleman would have dipped [his]4702-the old gentleman pen into it , and signed the indentures , and [Oliver]123-oliver would have been straightway hurried off . But , as it chanced to be immediately under [his]123-oliver nose , it followed , as a matter of course , that [he]123-oliver looked all over [his]123-oliver desk for it , without finding it ; and happening in the course of [his]123-oliver search to look straight before [him]123-oliver , [his]123-oliver gaze encountered the pale and terrified face of [Oliver Twist]123-oliver : who , despite all the admonitory looks and pinches of [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , was regarding the repulsive countenance of [[his]123-oliver future master]4717-his future master , with a mingled expression of horror and fear , too palpable to be mistaken , even by [a half - blind magistrate]4718-a half - blind magistrate . [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman stopped , laid down [his]4702-the old gentleman pen , and looked from [Oliver]123-oliver to [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins ; who attempted to take snuff with a cheerful and unconcerned aspect . '[597-my friend] [[My]0-i boy]601-my boy ! ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , '[601-my boy] [you]601-my boy look pale and alarmed . What is the matter ? ' '[151-beadle] Stand a little away from [him]601-my boy , [Beadle]151-beadle , ' said [the other magistrate]4721-the other magistrate : laying aside the paper , and leaning forward with an expression of interest . '[151-beadle] Now , [boy]4619-boy , tell [us]603-they what 's the matter : do n't be afraid . ' [Oliver]123-oliver fell on [his]123-oliver knees , and clasping [his]123-oliver hands together , prayed that [they]603-they would order [him]123-oliver back to [the dark room]4722-the dark room - that [they]603-they would starve [him]123-oliver - beat [him]123-oliver - kill [him]123-oliver if [they]603-they pleased - rather than send [him]123-oliver away with [that dreadful man]4723-that dreadful man . '[151-beadle] Well ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , raising [his]130-mr. bumble hands and eyes with most impressive solemnity . '[151-beadle] Well ! of [all the artful and designing orphans]604-all the artful and designing orphans that ever [I]0-i see , [Oliver]123-oliver , [you]123-oliver are [one of the most bare - facedest]605-one of the most bare - facedest . ' '[605-one of the most bare - facedest] Hold [your]123-oliver tongue , [Beadle]151-beadle , ' said [the second old gentleman]4724-the second old gentleman , when [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had given vent to this compound adjective . '[123-oliver] [I]0-i beg [your]151-beadle worship 's pardon , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , incredulous of having heard aright . '[0-i] Did [[your]151-beadle worship]587-your worship speak to [me]0-i ? ' '[587-your worship] Yes . Hold [your]123-oliver tongue . ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was stupefied with astonishment . [A beadle]445-a beadle ordered to hold [his]445-a beadle tongue ! A moral revolution ! [The old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles]4726-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles looked at [[his]4726-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles companion]4727-his companion , [he]4726-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles nodded significantly . '[123-oliver] [We]607-we refuse to sanction these indentures , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman : tossing aside the piece of parchment as [he]4702-the old gentleman spoke . '[0-i] [I]0-i hope , ' stammered [Mr. Limbkins]147-mr. limbkins : '[0-i] [I]0-i hope [the magistrates]4703-the magistrates will not form the opinion that [the authorities]609-the authorities have been guilty of any improper conduct , on the unsupported testimony of [a child]371-a child . ' '[4703-the magistrates] [The magistrates]4703-the magistrates are not called upon to pronounce any opinion on the matter , ' said [the second old gentleman]4724-the second old gentleman sharply . '[4703-the magistrates] Take [the boy]437-the boy back to [the workhouse]336-the workhouse , and treat [him]437-the boy kindly . [He]437-the boy seems to want it . ' That same evening , [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat most positively and decidedly affirmed , not only that [Oliver]123-oliver would be hung , but that [he]123-oliver would be drawn and quartered into the bargain . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble shook [his]130-mr. bumble head with gloomy mystery , and said [he]130-mr. bumble wished [he]130-mr. bumble might come to good ; [whereunto Mr. Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield replied , that [he]130-mr. bumble wished [he]130-mr. bumble might come to [him]130-mr. bumble ; which , although [he]130-mr. bumble agreed with [the beadle]389-the beadle in most matters , would seem to be a wish of a totally opposite description . The next morning , [the public]4732-the public were once informed that [Oliver Twist]123-oliver was again To [Let]152-let , and that five pounds would be paid to [anybody who would take possession of [him]123-oliver]4733-anybody who would take possession of him . [CHAPTER IV OLIVER]153-chapter iv oliver , BEING OFFERED ANOTHER PLACE , MAKES [HIS]123-oliver FIRST ENTRY INTO PUBLIC LIFE In [great families]4734-great families , when an advantageous place can not be obtained , either in possession , reversion , remainder , or expectancy , for [the young man who is growing up]4735-the young man who is growing up , it is a very general custom to send [him]123-oliver to [sea]4736-sea . The board , in imitation of so wise and salutary an example , took counsel together on the expediency of shipping off [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , in [some small trading vessel bound to [a good unhealthy port]4738-a good unhealthy port]4737-some small trading vessel bound to a good unhealthy port . This suggested itself as the very best thing that could possibly be done with [him]123-oliver : the probability being , that [the skipper]4739-the skipper would flog [him]123-oliver to death , in a playful mood , some day after dinner , or would knock [his]123-oliver brains out with an iron bar ; both pastimes being , as is pretty generally known , very favourite and common recreations among [gentleman of that class]4740-gentleman of that class . The more the case presented itself to [the board]393-the board , in this point of view , the more manifold the advantages of the step appeared ; so , [they]393-the board came to the conclusion that the only way of providing for [Oliver]123-oliver effectually , was to send [him]123-oliver to [sea]4736-sea without delay . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had been despatched to make various preliminary inquiries , with the view of finding out [some captain]4743-some captain or other who wanted [a cabin - boy without any friends]4744-a cabin - boy without any friends ; and was returning to [the workhouse]336-the workhouse to communicate the result of [his]130-mr. bumble mission ; when [he]130-mr. bumble encountered at the gate , no less a person than [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , [the parochial undertaker]4746-the parochial undertaker . [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry was [a tall gaunt , large - jointed man , attired in a suit of threadbare black , with darned cotton stockings of the same colour , and shoes to answer]4747-a tall gaunt , large - jointed man , attired in a suit of threadbare black , with darned cotton stockings of the same colour , and shoes to answer . [His]154-mr. sowerberry features were not naturally intended to wear a smiling aspect , but [he]154-mr. sowerberry was in general rather given to professional jocosity . [His]154-mr. sowerberry step was elastic , and [his]154-mr. sowerberry face betokened inward pleasantry , as [he]154-mr. sowerberry advanced to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , and shook [him]130-mr. bumble cordially by the hand . '[437-the boy] [I]0-i have taken the measure of [the two women that died last night]614-the two women that died last night , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . '[130-mr. bumble] [You]130-mr. bumble 'll make [your]130-mr. bumble fortune , [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , ' said [the beadle]389-the beadle , as [he]0-i thrust [his]0-i thumb and forefinger into the proffered snuff - box of [the undertaker]481-the undertaker : which was an ingenious little model of a patent coffin . '[154-mr. sowerberry] [I]0-i say [you]130-mr. bumble 'll make [your]130-mr. bumble fortune , [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , ' repeated [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , tapping [the undertaker]481-the undertaker on the shoulder , in a friendly manner , with [his]130-mr. bumble cane . '[154-mr. sowerberry] Think so ? ' said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker in a tone which half admitted and half disputed the probability of the event . '[154-mr. sowerberry] The prices allowed by the board are very small , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' '[130-mr. bumble] So are the coffins , ' replied [the beadle]389-the beadle : with precisely as near an approach to a laugh as [a great official]4754-a great official ought to indulge in . [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry was much tickled at this : as of course [he]154-mr. sowerberry ought to be ; and laughed a long time without cessation . '[130-mr. bumble] Well , well , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' [he]481-the undertaker said at length , '[130-mr. bumble] there 's no denying that , since the new system of feeding has come in , the coffins are something narrower and more shallow than they used to be ; but [we]615-we must have some profit , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . Well - seasoned timber is an expensive article , [sir]4564-sir ; and all the iron handles come , by [canal]617-canal , from [Birmingham]13-birmingham . ' '[130-mr. bumble] Well , well , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , '[130-mr. bumble] every trade has its drawbacks . A fair profit is , of course , allowable . ' '[130-mr. bumble] Of course , of course , ' replied [the undertaker]481-the undertaker ; '[130-mr. bumble] and if [I]0-i do n't get a profit upon this or that particular article , why , [I]0-i make it up in the long - run , [you]130-mr. bumble see - [he]618-he ! [he]618-he ! [he]618-he ! ' '[618-he] Just so , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[618-he] Though [I]0-i must say , ' continued [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , resuming the current of observations which [the beadle]389-the beadle had interrupted : '[0-i] though [I]0-i must say , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , that [I]0-i have to contend against one very great disadvantage : which is , that [all the stout people]619-all the stout people go off the quickest . [The people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years]620-the people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years , are the first to sink when [they]620-the people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years come into [the house]4595-the house ; and let [me]0-i tell [you]130-mr. bumble , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , that three or four inches over one 's calculation makes a great hole in one 's profits : especially when [one]622-one has [a family]623-a family to provide for , [sir]4564-sir . ' As [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry said this , with the becoming indignation of [an ill - used man]4758-an ill - used man ; and as [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble felt that it rather tended to convey a reflection on the honour of [the parish]337-the parish ; [the latter gentleman]4760-the latter gentleman thought it advisable to change the subject . [Oliver Twist]123-oliver being uppermost in [his]130-mr. bumble mind , [he]130-mr. bumble made [him]123-oliver [his]130-mr. bumble theme . '[130-mr. bumble] By the bye , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , '[130-mr. bumble] [you]130-mr. bumble do n't know [anybody who wants]625-anybody who wants [a boy]4668-a boy , do [you]130-mr. bumble ? [A porochial ' prentis , who is at present a dead - weight]4761-a porochial ' prentis , who is at present a dead - weight ; a millstone , as [I]130-mr. bumble may say , round the porochial throat ? Liberal terms , [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , liberal terms ? '[130-mr. bumble] As [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble spoke , [he]130-mr. bumble raised [his]130-mr. bumble cane to the bill above [him]130-mr. bumble , and gave three distinct raps upon the words ' five pounds '[130-mr. bumble] : which were printed thereon in Roman capitals of gigantic size . ' Gadso ! '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker : taking [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble by the gilt - edged lappel of [his]130-mr. bumble official coat ; ' that 's just the very thing [I]481-the undertaker wanted to speak to [you]130-mr. bumble about . [You]130-mr. bumble know - dear [me]481-the undertaker , what a very elegant button this is , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! [I]481-the undertaker never noticed it before . '[481-the undertaker] ' Yes , [I]389-the beadle think it rather pretty , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle , glancing proudly downwards at the large brass buttons which embellished [his]130-mr. bumble coat . ' The die is the same as the porochial seal - [the Good Samaritan healing [the sick and bruised man]4763-the sick and bruised man]4762-the good samaritan healing the sick and bruised man . [The board]393-the board presented it to [me]389-the beadle on [Newyear]155-newyear 's morning , [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry . [I]389-the beadle put it on , [I]389-the beadle remember , for the first time , to attend the inquest on [that reduced tradesman , who died in a doorway at midnight]4765-that reduced tradesman , who died in a doorway at midnight . '[389-the beadle] ' [I]481-the undertaker recollect , '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . ' [The jury]386-the jury brought it in , " Died from exposure to the cold , and want of the common necessaries of life , " did n't [they]386-the jury ? '[481-the undertaker] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble nodded . ' And [they]386-the jury made it a special verdict , [I]481-the undertaker think , '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , ' by adding some words to the effect , that if [the relieving officer]4767-the relieving officer had - '[481-the undertaker] ' Tush ! Foolery ! '[389-the beadle] interposed [the beadle]389-the beadle . ' If the board attended to all the nonsense that [ignorant jurymen]4768-ignorant jurymen talk , [they]386-the jury 'd have enough to do . '[389-the beadle] ' Very true , '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker ; ' [they]386-the jury would indeed . '[481-the undertaker] ' Juries , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , grasping [his]130-mr. bumble cane tightly , as was [his]130-mr. bumble wo nt when working into a passion : ' [juries]4769-juries is ineddicated , [vulgar , grovelling wretches]4770-vulgar , grovelling wretches . '[130-mr. bumble] ' So [they]634-they are , '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . ' [They]634-they have n't no more philosophy nor political economy about 'em[481-the undertaker] than that , ' said [the beadle]389-the beadle , snapping [his]389-the beadle fingers contemptuously . '[481-the undertaker] No more [they]634-they have , ' acquiesced [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . '[0-i] [I]0-i despise ['em]4773-'em , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle , growing very red in the face . ' So do [I]481-the undertaker , '[481-the undertaker] rejoined [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . ' And [I]389-the beadle only wish [we]4774-we 'd [a jury of the independent sort]4775-a jury of the independent sort , in [the house]4595-the house for a week or two , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle ; ' the rules and regulations of [the board]393-the board would soon bring [their]393-the board spirit down for 'em[389-the beadle] . ' '[389-the beadle] Let ['em]4774-we alone for that , '[481-the undertaker] replied [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . So saying , [he]481-the undertaker smiled , approvingly : to calm the rising wrath of [the indignant parish officer]639-the indignant parish officer . [Mr Bumble]130-mr. bumble lifted off [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat ; took a handkerchief from the inside of the crown ; wiped from [his]130-mr. bumble forehead the perspiration which [his]130-mr. bumble rage had engendered ; fixed the cocked hat on again ; and , turning to [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , said in a calmer voice : ' Well ; what about [the boy]437-the boy ? '[130-mr. bumble] ' Oh ! '[481-the undertaker] replied [the undertaker]481-the undertaker ; ' why , [you]130-mr. bumble know , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [I]481-the undertaker pay a good deal towards [the poor]4779-the poor 's rates . '[481-the undertaker] ' [Hem]156-hem ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' Well ? '[130-mr. bumble] ' Well , '[481-the undertaker] replied [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , ' [I]481-the undertaker was thinking that if [I]481-the undertaker pay so much towards 'em[481-the undertaker] , [I]0-i 've a right to get as much out of 'em as [I]130-mr. bumble can , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; and so - [I]130-mr. bumble think [I]130-mr. bumble 'll take [the boy]437-the boy [myself]130-mr. bumble . '[130-mr. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble grasped [the undertaker]481-the undertaker by the arm , and led [him]481-the undertaker into [the building]644-the building . [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry was closeted with the board for five minutes ; and it was arranged that [Oliver]123-oliver should go to [him]154-mr. sowerberry that evening ' upon liking '[123-oliver] - a phrase which means , in the case of [a parish apprentice]645-a parish apprentice , that if [the master]502-the master find , upon a short trial , that [he]502-the master can get enough work out of [a boy]4668-a boy without putting too much food into [him]4668-a boy , [he]502-the master shall have [him]4668-a boy for a term of years , to do what [he]502-the master likes with . When [little Oliver]123-oliver was taken before ' [the gentlemen]4781-the gentlemen '[502-the master] that evening ; and informed that [he]123-oliver was to go , that night , as [general house - lad]648-general house - lad to [a coffin - maker]649-a coffin - maker 's ; and that if [he]123-oliver complained of [his]123-oliver situation , or ever came back to [the parish]337-the parish again , [he]123-oliver would be sent to [sea]4736-sea , there to be drowned , or knocked on the head , as the case might be , [he]123-oliver evinced so little emotion , that [they]652-they by common consent pronounced [him]123-oliver [a hardened young rascal]653-a hardened young rascal , and ordered [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble to remove [him]123-oliver forthwith . Now , although it was very natural that [the board]393-the board , of [all people in [the world]4589-the world]655-all people in the world , should feel in a great state of virtuous astonishment and horror at the smallest tokens of want of feeling on the part of [anybody]435-anybody , [they]393-the board were rather out , in this particular instance . The simple fact was , that [Oliver]123-oliver , instead of possessing too little feeling , possessed rather too much ; and was in a fair way of being reduced , for life , to a state of brutal stupidity and sullenness by the ill usage [he]123-oliver had received . [He]123-oliver heard the news of [his]123-oliver destination , in perfect silence ; and , having had [his]123-oliver luggage put into [his]123-oliver hand - which was not very difficult to carry , inasmuch as it was all comprised within the limits of a brown paper parcel , about half a foot square by three inches deep - [he]123-oliver pulled [his]123-oliver cap over [his]123-oliver eyes ; and once more attaching [himself]123-oliver to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's coat cuff , was led away by [that dignitary]658-that dignitary to a new scene of suffering . For some time , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble drew [Oliver]123-oliver along , without notice or remark ; for [the beadle]389-the beadle carried [his]123-oliver head very erect , as a beadle always should : and , it being a windy day , [little Oliver]123-oliver was completely enshrouded by the skirts of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's coat as they blew open , and disclosed to great advantage [his]123-oliver flapped waistcoat and drab plush knee - breeches . As [they]660-they drew near to [their]660-they destination , however , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble thought it expedient to look down , and see that [the boy]437-the boy was in good order for inspection by [[his]437-the boy new master]662-his new master : which [he]437-the boy accordingly did , with a fit and becoming air of gracious patronage . ' [Oliver]123-oliver ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' Yes , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , in a low , tremulous voice . ' Pull that cap off [your]123-oliver eyes , and hold up [your]123-oliver head , [sir]4564-sir . '[123-oliver] Although [Oliver]123-oliver did as [he]123-oliver was desired , at once ; and passed the back of [his]123-oliver unoccupied hand briskly across [his]123-oliver eyes , [he]123-oliver left a tear in them when [he]123-oliver looked up at [[his]123-oliver conductor]663-his conductor . As [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble gazed sternly upon [him]123-oliver , it rolled down [his]123-oliver cheek . It was followed by another , and another . [The child]321-the child made a strong effort , but it was an unsuccessful one . Withdrawing [his]123-oliver other hand from [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's [he]123-oliver covered [his]123-oliver face with both ; and wept until the tears sprung out from between [his]123-oliver chin and bony fingers . ' Well ! '[130-mr. bumble] exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , stopping short , and darting at [his]130-mr. bumble little charge a look of intense malignity . ' Well ! Of [all the ungratefullest , and worst - disposed boys as ever]4784-all the ungratefullest , and worst - disposed boys as ever [I]130-mr. bumble see , [Oliver]123-oliver , [you]123-oliver are the - '[130-mr. bumble] ' No , no , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] sobbed [Oliver]123-oliver , clinging to the hand which held the well - known cane ; ' no , no , [sir]4564-sir ; [I]130-mr. bumble will be good indeed ; indeed , indeed [I]130-mr. bumble will , [sir]4564-sir ! [I]130-mr. bumble am [a very little boy]4788-a very little boy , [sir]4564-sir ; and it is so - so - '[130-mr. bumble] ' So what ? '[130-mr. bumble] inquired [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble in amazement . ' So lonely , [sir]4564-sir ! So very lonely ! '[321-the child] cried [the child]321-the child . ' [Everybody]377-everybody hates [me]321-the child . Oh ! [sir]4564-sir , do n't , do n't pray be cross to [me]321-the child ! '[321-the child] [The child]321-the child beat [his]321-the child hand upon [his]321-the child heart ; and looked in [[his]321-the child companion]4727-his companion 's face , with tears of real agony . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble regarded [Oliver]123-oliver 's piteous and helpless look , with some astonishment , for a few seconds ; hemmed three or four times in a husky manner ; and after muttering something about ' that troublesome cough , '[130-mr. bumble] bade [Oliver]123-oliver dry [his]123-oliver eyes and be [a good boy]668-a good boy . Then once more taking [his]123-oliver hand , [he]130-mr. bumble walked on with [him]123-oliver in silence . [The undertaker]481-the undertaker , who had just put up the shutters of [[his]481-the undertaker shop]670-his shop , was making some entries in [his]481-the undertaker day - book by the light of a most appropriate dismal candle , when [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble entered . ' Aha ! '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker ; looking up from the book , and pausing in the middle of a word ; ' is that [you]130-mr. bumble , [Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? '[481-the undertaker] ' [No one else]4793-no one else , [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , '[389-the beadle] replied [the beadle]389-the beadle . ' Here ! [I]123-oliver 've brought [the boy]437-the boy . '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver made a bow . ' Oh ! that 's [the boy]437-the boy , is it ? '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker : raising the candle above [his]481-the undertaker head , to get a better view of [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , will [you]130-mr. bumble have the goodness to come here a moment , [[my]481-the undertaker dear]583-my dear ? '[481-the undertaker] [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry emerged from [a little room behind [the shop]675-the shop]674-a little room behind the shop , and presented the form of [a short , then , squeezed - up woman]676-a short , then , squeezed - up woman , with a vixenish countenance . ' [[My]154-mr. sowerberry dear]583-my dear , '[154-mr. sowerberry] said [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , deferentially , ' this is [the boy from [the workhouse]336-the workhouse that [I]154-mr. sowerberry told [you]130-mr. bumble of]4798-the boy from the workhouse that i told you of . '[154-mr. sowerberry] [Oliver]123-oliver bowed again . ' Dear [me]481-the undertaker ! '[481-the undertaker] said [[the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's wife]678-the undertaker 's wife , ' [he]123-oliver 's very small . '[678-the undertaker 's wife] ' Why , [he]123-oliver is rather small , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble : looking at [Oliver]123-oliver as if it were [his]130-mr. bumble fault that [he]123-oliver was no bigger ; ' [he]123-oliver is small . There 's no denying it . But [he]123-oliver 'll grow , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry - [he]123-oliver 'll grow . '[130-mr. bumble] ' Ah ! [I]679-the lady dare say [he]123-oliver will , '[679-the lady] replied [the lady]679-the lady pettishly , ' on [our]4800-our victuals and [our]4800-our drink . [I]679-the lady see no saving in [parish children]4801-parish children , not [I]679-the lady ; for [they]4801-parish children always cost more to keep , than [they]4801-parish children 're[679-the lady] worth . However , [men]416-men always think [they]416-men know best . There ! Get [downstairs]681-downstairs , little bag o ' bones . '[130-mr. bumble] With this , [[the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's wife]678-the undertaker 's wife opened a side door , and pushed [Oliver]123-oliver down [a steep flight of stairs]684-a steep flight of stairs into [a stone cell]685-a stone cell , damp and dark : forming [the ante - room to [the coal - cellar]399-the coal - cellar]686-the ante - room to the coal - cellar , and denominated ' [kitchen]4802-kitchen '[678-the undertaker 's wife] ; wherein sat [a slatternly girl]688-a slatternly girl , in shoes down at heel , and blue worsted stockings very much out of repair . ' Here , [Charlotte]158-charlotte , '[154-mr. sowerberry] said [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , who had followed [Oliver]123-oliver down , ' give [this boy]4803-this boy some of the cold bits that were put by for Trip . [He]4803-this boy has n't come [home]4804-home since the morning , so [he]4803-this boy may go without 'em[154-mr. sowerberry] . [I]0-i dare say [the boy]437-the boy is n't too dainty to eat 'em - are [you]123-oliver , [boy]4619-boy ? '[0-i] [Oliver , whose eyes had glistened at the mention of meat , and who was trembling with eagerness to devour it]690-oliver , whose eyes had glistened at the mention of meat , and who was trembling with eagerness to devour it , replied in the negative ; and a plateful of coarse broken victuals was set before [him]123-oliver . [I]0-i wish [some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink]691-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink turn to gall within [him]691-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink ; whose blood is ice , whose heart is iron ; could have seen [Oliver Twist]123-oliver clutching at the dainty viands that the dog had neglected . [I]0-i wish [he]691-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink could have witnessed the horrible avidity with which [Oliver]123-oliver tore the bits asunder with all the ferocity of famine . There is only one thing [I]0-i should like better ; and that would be to see [the Philosopher making the same sort of meal]692-the philosopher making the same sort of meal [himself]123-oliver , with the same relish . ' Well , '[481-the undertaker] said [[the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's wife]678-the undertaker 's wife , when [Oliver]123-oliver had finished [his]123-oliver supper : which [she]678-the undertaker 's wife had regarded in silent horror , and with fearful auguries of [his]123-oliver future appetite : ' have [you]123-oliver done ? '[678-the undertaker 's wife] There being nothing eatable within [his]123-oliver reach , [Oliver]123-oliver replied in the affirmative . ' Then come with [me]157-mrs. sowerberry , '[157-mrs. sowerberry] said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry : taking up a dim and dirty lamp , and leading the way [upstairs]4598-upstairs ; ' [your]123-oliver bed 's under the counter . [You]123-oliver do n't mind sleeping among the coffins , [I]157-mrs. sowerberry suppose ? But it does n't much matter whether [you]123-oliver do or do n't , for [you]123-oliver ca n't sleep anywhere else . Come ; do n't keep [me]157-mrs. sowerberry [here]351-here all night ! '[157-mrs. sowerberry] [Oliver]123-oliver lingered no longer , but meekly followed [[his]123-oliver new mistress]696-his new mistress . CHAPTER V [OLIVER]123-oliver MINGLES WITH [NEW ASSOCIATES]302-new associates . GOING TO A FUNERAL FOR THE FIRST TIME , [HE]123-oliver FORMS AN UNFAVOURABLE NOTION OF [[HIS]123-oliver MASTER]4709-his master 'S BUSINESS [Oliver]123-oliver , being left to [himself]123-oliver in [[the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's shop]4808-the undertaker 's shop , set the lamp down on [a workman]4809-a workman 's bench , and gazed timidly about [him]123-oliver with a feeling of awe and dread , which [many people]4810-many people a good deal older than [he]123-oliver will be at no loss to understand . An unfinished coffin on black tressels , which stood in the middle of [the shop]675-the shop , looked so gloomy and death - like that a cold tremble came over [him]123-oliver , every time [his]123-oliver eyes wandered in the direction of the dismal object : from which [he]123-oliver almost expected to see some frightful form slowly rear its head , to drive [him]123-oliver mad with terror . Against the wall were ranged , in regular array , a long row of elm boards cut in the same shape : looking in the dim light , like high - shouldered ghosts with [their]4812-their hands in [their]4812-their breeches pockets . Coffin - plates , elm - chips , bright - headed nails , and shreds of black cloth , lay scattered on the floor ; and the wall behind the counter was ornamented with a lively representation of [two mutes in very stiff neckcloths]4813-two mutes in very stiff neckcloths , on duty at a large private door , with [a hearse drawn by four black steeds]4814-a hearse drawn by four black steeds , approaching in the distance . [The shop]675-the shop was close and hot . The atmosphere seemed tainted with the smell of coffins . The recess beneath the counter in which [his]123-oliver flock mattress was thrust , looked like [a grave]4816-a grave . Nor were these the only dismal feelings which depressed [Oliver]123-oliver . [He]123-oliver was alone in [a strange place]4817-a strange place ; and [we]4818-we all know how chilled and desolate the best of [us]4818-we will sometimes feel in such a situation . [The boy]437-the boy had [no friends to care for]4820-no friends to care for , or to care for [him]123-oliver . The regret of no recent separation was fresh in [his]123-oliver mind ; the absence of [no loved and well - remembered face]4821-no loved and well - remembered face sank heavily into [his]123-oliver heart . But [his]123-oliver heart was heavy , notwithstanding ; and [he]123-oliver wished , as [he]123-oliver crept into [his]123-oliver narrow bed , that that were [his]123-oliver coffin , and that [he]123-oliver could be lain in a calm and lasting sleep in [the churchyard ground]4822-the churchyard ground , with the tall grass waving gently above [his]123-oliver head , and the sound of the old deep bell to soothe [him]123-oliver in [his]123-oliver sleep . [Oliver]123-oliver was awakened in the morning , by a loud kicking at the outside of [the shop]675-the shop - door : which , before [he]123-oliver could huddle on [his]123-oliver clothes , was repeated , in an angry and impetuous manner , about twenty - five times . When [he]123-oliver began to undo the chain , the legs desisted , and a voice began . '[123-oliver] Open the door , will [yer]699-yer ? ' cried the voice which belonged to the legs which had kicked at the door . '[699-yer] [I]0-i will , directly , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver : undoing the chain , and turning the key . '[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [yer]699-yer [the new boy]701-the new boy , ai n't [yer]699-yer ? ' said [the voice]4824-the voice through the key - hole . '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] How old are [yer]699-yer ? ' inquired [the voice]4824-the voice . '[699-yer] Ten , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[699-yer] Then [I]0-i 'll whop [yer]699-yer when [I]0-i get in , ' said the voice ; '[0-i] [you]699-yer just see if [I]0-i do n't , that 's all , [[my]0-i work'us brat]704-my work'us brat ! ' and having made this obliging promise , the voice began to whistle . [Oliver]123-oliver had been too often subjected to the process to which the very expressive monosyllable just recorded bears reference , to entertain the smallest doubt that [the owner of the voice]4826-the owner of the voice , whoever [he]123-oliver might be , would redeem [his]123-oliver pledge , most honourably . [He]123-oliver drew back the bolts with a trembling hand , and opened the door . For a second or two , [Oliver]123-oliver glanced up [the street]353-the street , and down [the street]353-the street , and over the way : impressed with the belief that [the unknown]4829-the unknown , who had addressed [him]123-oliver through the key - hole , had walked a few paces off , to warm [himself]4829-the unknown ; for [nobody]354-nobody did [he]123-oliver see but [a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of [the house]4595-the house]4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house , eating a slice of bread and butter : which [he]4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house cut into wedges , the size of [his]4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house mouth , with a clasp - knife , and then consumed with great dexterity . '[0-i] [I]0-i beg [your]705-you pardon , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver at length : seeing that [no other visitor]4833-no other visitor made [his]4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house appearance ; '[705-you] did [you]705-you knock ? ' '[705-you] [I]0-i kicked , ' replied [the charity - boy]4834-the charity - boy . '[0-i] Did [you]705-you want a coffin , [sir]4564-sir ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver , innocently . At this , [the charity - boy]4834-the charity - boy looked monstrous fierce ; and said that [Oliver]123-oliver would want one before long , if [he]123-oliver cut jokes with [[his]123-oliver superiors]4836-his superiors in that way . '[705-you] [Yer]705-you do n't know who [I]0-i am , [I]0-i suppose , [Work'us]159-work'us ? ' said [the charity - boy]4834-the charity - boy , in continuation : descending from the top of the post , meanwhile , with edifying gravity . '[159-work'us] No , [sir]4564-sir , ' rejoined [Oliver]123-oliver . '[159-work'us] [I]0-i 'm [Mister Noah Claypole]134-noah , '[4834-the charity - boy] said [the charity - boy]4834-the charity - boy , ' and [you]123-oliver 're[4834-the charity - boy] under [me]0-i . Take down the shutters , [[yer]705-you idle young ruffian]710-yer idle young ruffian ! ' With this , [Mr. Claypole]134-noah administered a kick to [Oliver]123-oliver , and entered [the shop]675-the shop with a dignified air , which did [him]123-oliver great credit . It is difficult for [a large - headed , small - eyed youth , of lumbering make and heavy countenance]4839-a large - headed , small - eyed youth , of lumbering make and heavy countenance , to look dignified under any circumstances ; but it is more especially so , when superadded to these personal attractions are a red nose and yellow smalls . [Oliver]123-oliver , having taken down the shutters , and broken a pane of glass in [his]123-oliver effort to stagger away beneath the weight of the first one to [a small court at the side of the house in which [they]4841-they were kept during the day]4840-a small court at the side of the house in which they were kept during the day , was graciously assisted by [Noah]134-noah : who having consoled [him]123-oliver with the assurance that '[0-i] [he]0-i 'd catch it , ' condescended to help [him]123-oliver . [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry came down soon after . Shortly afterwards , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry appeared . [Oliver]123-oliver having '[0-i] caught it , ' in fulfilment of [Noah]134-noah 's prediction , followed [that young gentleman]4842-that young gentleman down the stairs to breakfast . '[0-i] Come near the fire , [Noah]134-noah , ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte . '[134-noah] [I]0-i saved a nice little bit of bacon for [you]134-noah from [master]711-master 's breakfast . [Oliver]123-oliver , shut that door at [[Mister Noah]134-noah 's back]712-mister noah 's back , and take them bits that [I]0-i 've put out on the cover of the bread - pan . There 's [your]134-noah tea ; take it away to that box , and drink it there , and make haste , for [they]713-they 'll want [you]134-noah to mind [the shop]675-the shop . D'ye hear ? ' '[159-work'us] D'ye hear , [Work'us]159-work'us ? ' said [Noah Claypole]134-noah . '[159-work'us] Lor , [Noah]134-noah ! ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte , '[134-noah] what [a rum creature]715-a rum creature [you]134-noah are ! Why do n't [you]134-noah let [the boy]437-the boy alone ? ' '[134-noah] Let [him]437-the boy alone ! ' said [Noah]134-noah . '[134-noah] Why [everybody]377-everybody lets [him]437-the boy alone enough , for the matter of that . Neither [[his]437-the boy father]426-his father nor [[his]437-the boy mother]427-his mother will ever interfere with [him]437-the boy . [All [his]437-the boy relations]720-all his relations let [him]437-the boy have [his]437-the boy own way pretty well . Eh , [Charlotte]158-charlotte ? [He]437-the boy ! [he]437-the boy ! [he]437-the boy ! ' '[437-the boy] Oh , [you]134-noah queer soul ! ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte , bursting into a hearty laugh , in which [she]158-charlotte was joined by [Noah]134-noah ; after which [they]4843-they both looked scornfully at poor [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , as [he]123-oliver sat shivering on the box in the coldest corner of [the room]432-the room , and ate the stale pieces which had been specially reserved for [him]123-oliver . [Noah]134-noah was [a charity - boy]4845-a charity - boy , but not [a workhouse orphan]4846-a workhouse orphan . [No chance - child]4847-no chance - child was [he]134-noah , for [he]134-noah could trace [his]134-noah genealogy all the way back to [[his]134-noah parents]4848-his parents , who lived hard by ; [[his]134-noah mother]427-his mother being [a washerwoman]4850-a washerwoman , and [[his]134-noah father]426-his father [a drunken soldier]4852-a drunken soldier , discharged with a wooden leg , and a diurnal pension of twopence - halfpenny and an unstateable fraction . [The shop - boys in [the neighbourhood]4854-the neighbourhood]4853-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood had long been in the habit of branding [Noah]134-noah in [the public streets]4855-the public streets , with the ignominious epithets of '[437-the boy] leathers , ' '[437-the boy] charity , ' and the like ; and [Noah]134-noah had bourne [them]4853-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood without reply . But , now that fortune had cast in [his]134-noah way [a nameless orphan , at whom even the meanest]4856-a nameless orphan , at whom even the meanest could point the finger of scorn , [he]134-noah retorted on [him]134-noah with interest . This affords charming food for contemplation . It shows [us]4857-us what [a beautiful thing human nature]4858-a beautiful thing human nature may be made to be ; and how impartially the same amiable qualities are developed in [the finest lord]4859-the finest lord and [the dirtiest charity - boy]4860-the dirtiest charity - boy . [Oliver]123-oliver had been sojourning at [the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's some three weeks or a month . [Mr.]4862-mr. and [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry - the shop being shut up - were taking [their]4853-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood supper in [the little back - parlour]4863-the little back - parlour , when [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , after several deferential glances at [[his]154-mr. sowerberry wife]4864-his wife , said , '[583-my dear] [[My]0-i dear]583-my dear - ' [He]154-mr. sowerberry was going to say more ; but , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry looking up , with a peculiarly unpropitious aspect , [he]154-mr. sowerberry stopped short . '[583-my dear] Well , ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , sharply . '[583-my dear] Nothing , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , nothing , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry . '[583-my dear] Ugh , [you]0-i brute ! ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry . '[0-i] Not at all , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry humbly . '[0-i] [I]0-i thought [you]583-my dear did n't want to hear , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . [I]0-i was only going to say - ' '[0-i] Oh , do n't tell [me]0-i what [you]0-i were going to say , ' interposed [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry . '[0-i] [I]0-i am [nobody]354-nobody ; do n't consult [me]0-i , pray . [I]0-i do n't want to intrude upon [your]0-i secrets . ' As [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry said this , [she]157-mrs. sowerberry gave an hysterical laugh , which threatened violent consequences . '[0-i] But , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , '[0-i] [I]0-i want to ask [your]583-my dear advice . ' '[0-i] No , no , do n't ask [mine]0-i , ' replied [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , in an affecting manner : '[727-somebody else] ask [somebody else]727-somebody else 's . ' Here , there was another hysterical laugh , which frightened [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry very much . This is a very common and much - approved matrimonial course of treatment , which is often very effective . It at once reduced [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry to begging , as a special favour , to be allowed to say what [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry was most curious to hear . After a short duration , the permission was most graciously conceded . '[727-somebody else] It 's only about [young Twist]728-young twist , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry . '[728-young twist] [A very good - looking boy]730-a very good - looking boy , that , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . ' '[730-a very good - looking boy] [He]730-a very good - looking boy need be , for [he]730-a very good - looking boy eats enough , ' observed [the lady]679-the lady . '[730-a very good - looking boy] There 's an expression of melancholy in [his]730-a very good - looking boy face , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' resumed [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , '[730-a very good - looking boy] which is very interesting . [He]730-a very good - looking boy would make [a delightful mute]733-a delightful mute , [my]0-i love . ' [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry looked up with an expression of considerable wonderment . [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry remarked it and , without allowing time for any observation on [the good lady]4866-the good lady 's part , proceeded . '[730-a very good - looking boy] [I]0-i do n't mean a regular mute to attend [grown - up people]734-grown - up people , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , but only for [children]374-children 's practice . It would be very new to have [a mute]737-a mute in proportion , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . [You]583-my dear may depend upon it , it would have a superb effect . ' [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , who had a good deal of taste in the undertaking way , was much struck by the novelty of this idea ; but , as it would have been compromising [her]157-mrs. sowerberry dignity to have said so , under existing circumstances , [she]157-mrs. sowerberry merely inquired , with much sharpness , why such an obvious suggestion had not presented itself to [[her]157-mrs. sowerberry husband]4867-her husband 's mind before ? [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry rightly construed this , as an acquiescence in [his]154-mr. sowerberry proposition ; it was speedily determined , therefore , that [Oliver]123-oliver should be at once initiated into the mysteries of the trade ; and , with this view , that [he]123-oliver should accompany [[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master on the very next occasion of [his]123-oliver services being required . The occasion was not long in coming . Half an hour after breakfast next morning , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble entered [the shop]675-the shop ; and supporting [his]130-mr. bumble cane against the counter , drew forth [his]130-mr. bumble large leathern pocket - book : from which [he]130-mr. bumble selected a small scrap of paper , which [he]130-mr. bumble handed over to [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry . '[737-a mute] Aha ! ' said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , glancing over it with a lively countenance ; '[737-a mute] an order for a coffin , eh ? ' '[737-a mute] For a coffin first , and a porochial funeral afterwards , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , fastening the strap of the leathern pocket - book : which , like [himself]130-mr. bumble , was very corpulent . '[160-bayton] [Bayton]160-bayton , ' said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , looking from the scrap of paper to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[160-bayton] [I]0-i never heard the name before . ' [Bumble]130-mr. bumble shook [his]130-mr. bumble head , as [he]130-mr. bumble replied , '[739-obstinate people] [Obstinate people]739-obstinate people , [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry ; very obstinate . Proud , too , [I]0-i 'm afraid , [sir]4564-sir . '[154-mr. sowerberry] ' Proud , eh ? '[154-mr. sowerberry] exclaimed [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry with a sneer . ' Come , that 's too much . '[154-mr. sowerberry] ' Oh , it 's sickening , '[389-the beadle] replied [the beadle]389-the beadle . ' Antimonial , [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry ! '[389-the beadle] ' So it is , '[481-the undertaker] acquiesced [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . ' [We]4873-we only heard of [the family]4874-the family the night before last , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle ; ' and [we]4873-we should n't have known anything about [them]4874-the family , then , only [a woman who lodges in [the same house]4876-the same house]4875-a woman who lodges in the same house made an application to the porochial committee for [them]4874-the family to send [the porochial surgeon]4877-the porochial surgeon to see [a woman as was very bad]4878-a woman as was very bad . [He]4877-the porochial surgeon had gone out to dinner ; but [his]4877-the porochial surgeon '[389-the beadle] prentice which is [a very clever lad]743-a very clever lad sent 'em some medicine in a blacking - bottle , offhand . '[481-the undertaker] ' Ah , there 's promptness , '[481-the undertaker] said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . ' Promptness , indeed ! '[389-the beadle] replied [the beadle]389-the beadle . ' But what 's the consequence ; what 's the ungrateful behaviour of [these rebels]4879-these rebels , [sir]4564-sir ? Why , [the husband]4881-the husband sends back word that the medicine wo n't suit [[his]4881-the husband wife]4864-his wife 's complaint , and so [she]746-she sha n't take it - says [she]746-she sha n't take it , [sir]4564-sir ! Good , strong , wholesome medicine , as was given with great success to [two Irish labourers]4884-two irish labourers and [a coal - heaver]4885-a coal - heaver , only a week before - sent ['em]4886-'em[389-the beadle] for nothing , with a blackin'-bottle in , - and [he]481-the undertaker sends back word that [she]746-she sha n't take it , [sir]4564-sir ! ' As the atrocity presented itself to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's mind in full force , [he]130-mr. bumble struck the counter sharply with [his]130-mr. bumble cane , and became flushed with indignation . '[481-the undertaker] Well , ' said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , '[0-i] [I]0-i ne - ver - did - ' '[0-i] Never did , [sir]4564-sir ! ' ejaculated [the beadle]389-the beadle . '[4564-sir] No , nor [nobody]354-nobody never did ; but now [she]746-she 's dead , [we]750-we 've got to bury [her]746-she ; and that 's the direction ; and the sooner it 's done , the better . ' Thus saying , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble put on [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat wrong side first , in a fever of parochial excitement ; and flounced out of [the shop]675-the shop . '[481-the undertaker] Why , [he]481-the undertaker was so angry , [Oliver]123-oliver , that [he]481-the undertaker forgot even to ask after [you]123-oliver ! ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , looking after the beadle as [he]130-mr. bumble strode down [the street]353-the street . '[481-the undertaker] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , who had carefully kept [himself]123-oliver out of sight , during the interview ; and who was shaking from head to foot at the mere recollection of the sound of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's voice . [He]123-oliver need n't haven taken the trouble to shrink from [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's glance , however ; for [that functionary , on whom]4891-that functionary , on whom the prediction of [the gentleman in the white waistcoat had made a very strong impression]4892-the gentleman in the white waistcoat had made a very strong impression , thought that now [the undertaker]481-the undertaker had got [Oliver]123-oliver upon trial the subject was better avoided , until such time as [he]123-oliver should be firmly bound for seven years , and all danger of [his]123-oliver being returned upon the hands of [the parish]337-the parish should be thus effectually and legally overcome . '[481-the undertaker] Well , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , taking up [his]0-i hat , '[481-the undertaker] the sooner this job is done , the better . [Noah]134-noah , look after [the shop]675-the shop . [Oliver]123-oliver , put on [your]123-oliver cap , and come with [me]0-i . ' [Oliver]123-oliver obeyed , and followed [[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master on [his]4709-his master professional mission . [They]4896-they walked on , for some time , through [the most crowded and densely inhabited part of [the town]4898-the town]4897-the most crowded and densely inhabited part of the town ; and then , striking down [a narrow street]4899-a narrow street more dirty and miserable than any [they]4896-they had yet passed through , paused to look for [the house which was the object of]4900-the house which was the object of [their]4896-they search . [The houses on either side]4901-the houses on either side were high and large , but very old , and tenanted by [people of the poorest class]4902-people of the poorest class : as [their]4901-the houses on either side neglected appearance would have sufficiently denoted , without the concurrent testimony afforded by the squalid looks of [the few men and women who , with folded arms and bodies half doubled , occasionally skulked along]4903-the few men and women who , with folded arms and bodies half doubled , occasionally skulked along . [A great many of [the tenements]4905-the tenements]4904-a great many of the tenements had [shop - fronts]4906-shop - fronts ; but these were fast closed , and mouldering away ; only [the upper rooms]4907-the upper rooms being inhabited . [Some houses which had become insecure from age and decay]4908-some houses which had become insecure from age and decay , were prevented from falling into [the street]353-the street , by huge beams of wood reared against the walls , and firmly planted in [the road]4910-the road ; but even [these crazy dens]4911-these crazy dens seemed to have been selected as the nightly haunts of some houseless wretches , for many of the rough boards which supplied the place of door and window , were wrenched from their positions , to afford an aperture wide enough for the passage of a human body . [The kennel]4912-the kennel was stagnant and filthy . The very rats , which here and there lay putrefying in its rottenness , were hideous with famine . There was neither knocker nor bell - handle at the open door where [Oliver]123-oliver and [[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master stopped ; so , groping [his]123-oliver way cautiously through [the dark passage]4914-the dark passage , and bidding [Oliver]123-oliver keep close to [him]123-oliver and not be afraid [the undertaker]481-the undertaker mounted to the top of [the first flight of stairs]4916-the first flight of stairs . Stumbling against a door on the landing , [he]481-the undertaker rapped at it with [his]481-the undertaker knuckles . It was opened by [a young girl of thirteen or fourteen]4917-a young girl of thirteen or fourteen . [The undertaker]481-the undertaker at once saw enough of what [the room]432-the room contained , to know it was [the apartment to which [he]481-the undertaker had been directed]4920-the apartment to which he had been directed . [He]481-the undertaker stepped in ; [Oliver]123-oliver followed [him]481-the undertaker . There was no fire in [the room]432-the room ; but [a man]469-a man was crouching , mechanically , over the empty stove . [An old woman]447-an old woman , too , had drawn a low stool to the cold hearth , and was sitting beside [him]481-the undertaker . There were [some ragged children]4924-some ragged children in another corner ; and in a small recess , opposite the door , there lay upon the ground , something covered with an old blanket . [Oliver]123-oliver shuddered as [he]123-oliver cast [his]123-oliver eyes toward [the place]4925-the place , and crept involuntarily closer to [[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master ; for though it was covered up , [the boy]437-the boy felt that it was a corpse . [The man]4928-the man 's face was thin and very pale ; [his]4928-the man hair and beard were grizzly ; [his]4928-the man eyes were bloodshot . [The old woman]4576-the old woman 's face was wrinkled ; [her]4576-the old woman two remaining teeth protruded over [her]4576-the old woman under lip ; and [her]4576-the old woman eyes were bright and piercing . [Oliver]123-oliver was afraid to look at either [her]4576-the old woman or [the man]4928-the man . They seemed so like the rats [he]123-oliver had seen outside . '[123-oliver] [Nobody]354-nobody shall go near [her]754-her , ' said [the man]4928-the man , starting fiercely up , as [the undertaker]481-the undertaker approached [the recess]4933-the recess . '[354-nobody] Keep back ! Damn [you]754-her , keep back , if [you]754-her 've a life to lose ! ' '[755-my good man] Nonsense , [[my]0-i good man]755-my good man , ' said [the undertaker]481-the undertaker , who was pretty well used to misery in all its shapes . '[755-my good man] Nonsense ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]754-her , ' said [the man]4928-the man : clenching [his]4928-the man hands , and stamping furiously on the floor , - '[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]754-her [I]0-i wo n't have [her]754-her put into the ground . [She]754-her could n't rest there . The worms would worry [her]754-her - not eat [her]754-her - [she]754-her is so worn away . ' [The undertaker]481-the undertaker offered no reply to this raving ; but producing a tape from [his]481-the undertaker pocket , knelt down for a moment by the side of the body . '[754-her] Ah ! ' said [the man]4928-the man : bursting into tears , and sinking on [his]4928-the man knees at the feet of [the dead woman]4938-the dead woman ; '[754-her] kneel down , kneel down - kneel round [her]754-her , every one of [you]754-her , and mark [my]0-i words ! [I]0-i say [she]754-her was starved to death . [I]0-i never knew how bad [she]754-her was , till the fever came upon [her]754-her ; and then [her]754-her bones were starting through the skin . There was neither fire nor candle ; [she]754-her died in the dark - in the dark ! [She]754-her could n't even see [[her]754-her children]756-her children 's faces , though [we]757-we heard [her]754-her gasping out [their]756-her children names . [I]0-i begged for [her]754-her in [the streets]758-the streets : and [they]759-they sent [me]0-i to [prison]760-prison . When [I]0-i came back , [she]754-her was dying ; and all the blood in [my]0-i heart has dried up , for [they]759-they starved [her]754-her to death . [I]0-i swear it before [the God that saw it]761-the god that saw it ! [They]759-they starved [her]754-her ! ' [He]0-i twined [his]0-i hands in [his]0-i hair ; and , with a loud scream , rolled grovelling upon the floor : [his]0-i eyes fixed , and the foam covering [his]0-i lips . [The terrified children]4939-the terrified children cried bitterly ; but [the old woman]4576-the old woman , who had hitherto remained as quiet as if [she]4576-the old woman had been wholly deaf to all that passed , menaced [them]4939-the terrified children into silence . Having unloosened the cravat of [the man who still remained extended on the ground]4941-the man who still remained extended on the ground , [she]4576-the old woman tottered towards [the undertaker]481-the undertaker . '[759-they] [She]754-her was [[my]0-i daughter]762-my daughter , ' said [the old woman]4576-the old woman , nodding [her]4576-the old woman head in the direction of the corpse ; and speaking with an idiotic leer , more ghastly than even the presence of death in such a place . '[754-her] Lord , [Lord]763-lord ! Well , it is strange that [I]0-i who gave birth to [her]754-her , and was [a woman then]764-a woman then , should be alive and merry now , and [she]754-her lying there : so cold and stiff ! [Lord]765-lord , [Lord]766-lord ! - to think of it ; it 's as good as a play - as good as a play ! ' As [the wretched creature]4944-the wretched creature mumbled and chuckled in [her]4576-the old woman hideous merriment , [the undertaker]481-the undertaker turned to go away . '[765-lord] Stop , stop ! ' said [the old woman]4576-the old woman in a loud whisper . '[765-lord] Will [she]754-her be buried to - morrow , or next day , or to - night ? [I]0-i laid [her]754-her out ; and [I]0-i must walk , [you]767-you know . Send [me]0-i a large cloak : a good warm one : for it is bitter cold . [We]768-we should have cake and wine , too , before [we]768-we go ! Never mind ; send some bread - only a loaf of bread and a cup of water . Shall [we]768-we have some bread , [dear]769-dear ? ' [she]4576-the old woman said eagerly : catching at [the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's coat , as [he]769-dear once more moved towards the door . '[769-dear] Yes , yes , ' said [the undertaker,'of course]4948-the undertaker,'of course . Anything [you]4576-the old woman like ! '[769-dear] [He]769-dear disengaged [himself]769-dear from [the old woman]4576-the old woman 's grasp ; and , drawing [Oliver]123-oliver after [him]769-dear , hurried away . The next day , [the family]4874-the family having been meanwhile relieved with a half - quartern loaf and a piece of cheese , left with [them]4874-the family by [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble [himself]130-mr. bumble , [Oliver]123-oliver and [[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master returned to [the miserable abode]773-the miserable abode ; where [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had already arrived , accompanied by [four men from [the workhouse]336-the workhouse , who were to act as [bearers]776-bearers]774-four men from the workhouse , who were to act as bearers . An old black cloak had been thrown over the rags of [the old woman]4576-the old woman and [the man]4928-the man ; and the bare coffin having been screwed down , was hoisted on the shoulders of [the bearers]779-the bearers , and carried into [the street]353-the street . ' Now , [you]4576-the old woman must put [your]4576-the old woman best leg foremost , [old lady]4949-old lady ! '[154-mr. sowerberry] whispered [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry in [the old woman]4576-the old woman 's ear ; ' [we]4950-we are rather late ; and it wo n't do , to keep [the clergyman]4951-the clergyman waiting . Move on , [[my]154-mr. sowerberry men]4952-my men , - as quick as [you]4952-my men like ! '[154-mr. sowerberry] Thus directed , [the bearers]779-the bearers trotted on under [their]779-the bearers light burden ; and [the two mourners]783-the two mourners kept as near [them]779-the bearers , as [they]783-the two mourners could . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble and [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry walked at a good smart pace in front ; and [Oliver]123-oliver , whose legs were not so long as [[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master 's , ran by the side . There was not so great a necessity for hurrying as [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry had anticipated , however ; for when [they]779-the bearers reached [the obscure corner of [the churchyard]786-the churchyard in which the nettles grew]785-the obscure corner of the churchyard in which the nettles grew , and where [the parish graves]787-the parish graves were made , [the clergyman]4951-the clergyman had not arrived ; and [the clerk]789-the clerk , who was sitting by [the vestry - room fire]790-the vestry - room fire , seemed to think it by no means improbable that it might be an hour or so , before [he]789-the clerk came . So , [they]779-the bearers put [the bier]791-the bier on the brink of [the grave]792-the grave ; and [the two mourners]783-the two mourners waited patiently in the damp clay , with a cold rain drizzling down , while [the ragged boys whom the spectacle]794-the ragged boys whom the spectacle had attracted into [the churchyard]786-the churchyard played a noisy game at hide - and - seek among the tombstones , or varied [their]794-the ragged boys whom the spectacle amusements by jumping backwards and forwards over the coffin . [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry and [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , being [personal friends of [the clerk]789-the clerk]796-personal friends of the clerk , sat by the fire with [him]789-the clerk , and read the paper . At length , after a lapse of something more than an hour , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , and [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , and [the clerk]789-the clerk , were seen running towards [the grave]792-the grave . Immediately afterwards , [the clergyman]4951-the clergyman appeared : putting on [his]4951-the clergyman surplice as [he]4951-the clergyman came along . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble then thrashed [a boy or two]801-a boy or two , to keep up appearances ; and [the reverend gentleman , having read as much of the burial service as could be compressed into four minutes]802-the reverend gentleman , having read as much of the burial service as could be compressed into four minutes , gave [his]4951-the clergyman surplice to [the clerk]789-the clerk , and walked away again . ' Now , [Bill]161-sikes ! '[154-mr. sowerberry] said [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry to [the grave - digger]804-the grave - digger . ' Fill up ! '[154-mr. sowerberry] It was no very difficult task , for the grave was so full , that the uppermost coffin was within a few feet of the surface . [The grave - digger]804-the grave - digger shovelled in the earth ; stamped it loosely down with [his]804-the grave - digger feet : shouldered [his]804-the grave - digger spade ; and walked off , followed by [the boys]486-the boys , who murmured very loud complaints at the fun being over so soon . ' Come , [[my]130-mr. bumble good fellow]4953-my good fellow ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , tapping [the man on the back]807-the man on the back . ' [They]4954-they want to shut up [the yard]4955-the yard . '[130-mr. bumble] [The man who had never once moved , since [he]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side had taken [his]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side station by [the grave side]809-the grave side]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side , started , raised [his]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side head , stared at [the person who had addressed [him]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side]810-the person who had addressed him , walked forward for a few paces ; and fell down in a swoon . [The crazy old woman]811-the crazy old woman was too much occupied in bewailing the loss of [her]811-the crazy old woman cloak which [the undertaker]481-the undertaker had taken off , to pay [him]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side any attention ; so [they]813-they threw a can of cold water over [him]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side ; and when [he]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side came to , saw [him]808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side safely out of [the churchyard]786-the churchyard , locked the gate , and departed on [their]813-they different ways . ' Well , [Oliver]123-oliver , '[154-mr. sowerberry] said [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry , as [they]813-they walked [home]4804-home , ' how do [you]123-oliver like it ? '[154-mr. sowerberry] ' Pretty well , thank [you]154-mr. sowerberry , [sir]4564-sir '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , with considerable hesitation . ' Not very much , [sir]4564-sir . '[123-oliver] ' Ah , [you]123-oliver 'll get used to it in time , [Oliver]123-oliver , '[154-mr. sowerberry] said [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry . ' Nothing when [you]123-oliver are used to it , [[my]154-mr. sowerberry boy]601-my boy . '[154-mr. sowerberry] [Oliver]123-oliver wondered , in [his]123-oliver own mind , whether it had taken a very long time to get [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry used to it . But [he]123-oliver thought it better not to ask the question ; and walked back to [the shop]675-the shop : thinking over all [he]123-oliver had seen and heard . CHAPTER VI [OLIVER]123-oliver , BEING GOADED BY THE TAUNTS OF [NOAH]134-noah , ROUSES INTO ACTION , AND RATHER ASTONISHES [HIM]123-oliver The month 's trial over , [Oliver]123-oliver was formally apprenticed . It was a nice sickly season just at this time . In commercial phrase , coffins were looking up ; and , in the course of a few weeks , [Oliver]123-oliver acquired a great deal of experience . The success of [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry 's ingenious speculation , exceeded even [his]123-oliver most sanguine hopes . [The oldest inhabitants]817-the oldest inhabitants recollected no period at which measles had been so prevalent , or so fatal to infant existence ; and many were the mournful processions which [little Oliver]123-oliver headed , in a hat - band reaching down to [his]123-oliver knees , to the indescribable admiration and emotion of all [the mothers in [the town]4898-the town]818-the mothers in the town . As [Oliver]123-oliver accompanied [[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master in most of [his]123-oliver adult expeditions too , in order that [he]123-oliver might acquire that equanimity of demeanour and full command of nerve which was essential to a finished undertaker , [he]123-oliver had many opportunities of observing the beautiful resignation and fortitude with which [some strong - minded people]821-some strong - minded people bear [their]821-some strong - minded people trials and losses . For instance ; when [Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry had an order for the burial of [some rich old lady]822-some rich old lady or [gentleman]823-gentleman , who was surrounded by a great number of [nephews]824-nephews and [nieces , who had been perfectly inconsolable during the previous illness , and whose grief had been wholly irrepressible even on the most public occasions]825-nieces , who had been perfectly inconsolable during the previous illness , and whose grief had been wholly irrepressible even on the most public occasions , [they]826-they would be as happy among [themselves]826-they as need be - quite cheerful and contented - conversing together with as much freedom and gaiety , as if nothing whatever had happened to disturb [them]826-they . [Husbands]827-husbands , too , bore the loss of [[their]827-husbands wives]828-their wives with the most heroic calmness . [Wives]829-wives , again , put on weeds for [[their]829-wives husbands]830-their husbands , as if , so far from grieving in the garb of sorrow , [they]829-wives had made up [their]829-wives minds to render it as becoming and attractive as possible . It was observable , too , that [ladies]831-ladies and [gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment]832-gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment , recovered almost as soon as [they]832-gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment reached [home]4804-home , and became quite composed before the tea - drinking was over . All this was very pleasant and improving to see ; and [Oliver]123-oliver beheld it with great admiration . That [Oliver Twist]123-oliver was moved to resignation by the example of [these good people]834-these good people , [I]0-i can not , although [I]0-i am [[his]123-oliver biographer]835-his biographer , undertake to affirm with any degree of confidence ; but [I]0-i can most distinctly say , that for many months [he]123-oliver continued meekly to submit to the domination and ill - treatment of [Noah Claypole]134-noah : who used [him]123-oliver far worse than before , now that [his]134-noah jealousy was roused by seeing [the new boy promoted to the black stick and hatband]836-the new boy promoted to the black stick and hatband , while [he]134-noah , [the old one]837-the old one , remained stationary in the muffin - cap and leathers . [Charlotte]158-charlotte treated [him]123-oliver ill , because [Noah]134-noah did ; and [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry was [[his]123-oliver decided enemy]838-his decided enemy , because [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry was disposed to be [[his]123-oliver friend]839-his friend ; so , between these three on one side , and a glut of funerals on the other , [Oliver]123-oliver was not altogether as comfortable as the hungry pig was , when [he]123-oliver was shut up , by mistake , in [the grain department of [a brewery]841-a brewery]840-the grain department of a brewery . And now , [I]0-i come to a very important passage in [Oliver]123-oliver 's history ; for [I]0-i have to record an act , slight and unimportant perhaps in appearance , but which indirectly produced a material change in all [his]123-oliver future prospects and proceedings . One day , [Oliver]123-oliver and [Noah]134-noah had descended into [the kitchen]842-the kitchen at the usual dinner - hour , to banquet upon a small joint of mutton - a pound and a half of the worst end of the neck - when [Charlotte]158-charlotte being called out of the way , there ensued a brief interval of time , which [Noah Claypole]134-noah , being hungry and vicious , considered [he]134-noah could not possibly devote to a worthier purpose than aggravating and tantalising young [Oliver Twist]123-oliver . Intent upon this innocent amusement , [Noah]134-noah put [his]134-noah feet on the table - cloth ; and pulled [Oliver]123-oliver 's hair ; and twitched [his]123-oliver ears ; and expressed [his]134-noah opinion that [he]123-oliver was [a ' sneak ']4959-a ' sneak '[134-noah] ; and furthermore announced [his]134-noah intention of coming to see [him]123-oliver hanged , whenever that desirable event should take place ; and entered upon various topics of petty annoyance , like [a malicious and ill - conditioned charity - boy]843-a malicious and ill - conditioned charity - boy as [he]123-oliver was . But , making [Oliver]123-oliver cry , [Noah]134-noah attempted to be more facetious still ; and in [his]134-noah attempt , did what [many]844-many sometimes do to this day , when [they]844-many want to be funny . [He]134-noah got rather personal . ' [Work'us]159-work'us , '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah , ' how 's [[your]159-work'us mother]4960-your mother ? '[134-noah] ' [She]4960-your mother 's dead , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver ; ' do n't [you]134-noah say anything about [her]4960-your mother to [me]123-oliver ! '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver 's colour rose as [he]123-oliver said this ; [he]123-oliver breathed quickly ; and there was a curious working of the mouth and nostrils , which [Mr. Claypole]134-noah thought must be the immediate precursor of a violent fit of crying . Under this impression [he]123-oliver returned to the charge . ' What did [she]4960-your mother die of , [Work'us]159-work'us ? '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah . ' Of a broken heart , [some of [[our]4962-our old nurses]4963-our old nurses]4961-some of our old nurses told [me]123-oliver , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver : more as if [he]123-oliver were talking to [himself]123-oliver , than answering [Noah]134-noah . ' [I]123-oliver think [I]123-oliver know what it must be to die of that ! '[123-oliver] ' Tol de rol lol lol , right fol lairy , [Work'us]159-work'us , '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah , as a tear rolled down [Oliver]123-oliver 's cheek . ' What 's set [you]134-noah a snivelling now ? '[134-noah] ' Not [you]134-noah , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , sharply . ' There ; that 's enough . Do n't say anything more to [me]123-oliver about [her]845-she ; [you]134-noah 'd better not ! '[123-oliver] ' Better not ! '[134-noah] exclaimed [Noah]134-noah . ' Well ! Better not ! [Work'us]159-work'us , do n't be impudent . [[Your]159-work'us mother]4960-your mother , too ! [She]845-she was [a nice '[134-noah] un]4965-a nice ' un [she]845-she was . Oh , Lor ! ' And here , [Noah]134-noah nodded [his]134-noah head expressively ; and curled up as much of [his]134-noah small red nose as muscular action could collect together , for the occasion . '[846-yer] [Yer]846-yer know , [Work'us]159-work'us , ' continued [Noah]134-noah , emboldened by [Oliver]123-oliver 's silence , and speaking in a jeering tone of affected pity : of all tones the most annoying : '[846-yer] [Yer]846-yer know , [Work'us]159-work'us , it ca n't be helped now ; and of course [yer]846-yer could n't help it then ; and [I]0-i am very sorry for it ; and [I]0-i 'm sure [we]4966-we all are , and pity [yer]846-yer very much . But [yer]846-yer must know , [Work'us]159-work'us , [[yer]846-yer mother]4967-yer mother was a regular right - down bad '[846-yer] un . ' '[846-yer] What did [you]846-yer say ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver , looking up very quickly . '[846-yer] A regular right - down bad ' un , [Work'us]159-work'us , '[134-noah] replied [Noah]134-noah , coolly . ' And it 's a great deal better , [Work'us]159-work'us , that [she]4967-yer mother died when [she]4967-yer mother did , or else [she]4967-yer mother 'd have been hard labouring in [Bridewell]14-bridewell , or transported , or hung ; which is more likely than either , is n't it ? '[162-crimson] [Crimson]162-crimson with fury , [Oliver]123-oliver started up ; overthrew the chair and table ; seized [Noah]134-noah by the throat ; shook [him]134-noah , in the violence of [his]123-oliver rage , till [his]134-noah teeth chattered in [his]134-noah head ; and collecting [his]123-oliver whole force into one heavy blow , felled [him]134-noah to the ground . A minute ago , [the boy]437-the boy had looked [the quiet child]848-the quiet child , mild , dejected creature that harsh treatment had made [him]437-the boy . But [his]437-the boy spirit was roused at last ; the cruel insult to [[his]437-the boy dead mother]849-his dead mother had set [his]437-the boy blood on fire . [His]437-the boy breast heaved ; [his]437-the boy attitude was erect ; [his]437-the boy eye bright and vivid ; [his]437-the boy whole person changed , as [he]437-the boy stood glaring over [the cowardly tormentor who now lay crouching at [his]437-the boy feet]850-the cowardly tormentor who now lay crouching at his feet ; and defied [him]437-the boy with an energy [he]437-the boy had never known before . ' [He]134-noah 'll murder [me]134-noah ! '[134-noah] blubbered [Noah]134-noah . ' [Charlotte]158-charlotte ! [missis]4968-missis ! Here 's [the new boy]701-the new boy a murdering of [me]134-noah ! Help ! help ! [Oliver]123-oliver 's gone mad ! [Char - lotte]163-char - lotte ! '[134-noah] [Noah]134-noah 's shouts were responded to , by a loud scream from [Charlotte]158-charlotte , and a louder from [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry ; [the former of whom]851-the former of whom rushed into [the kitchen]842-the kitchen by a side - door , while [the latter]853-the latter paused on the staircase till [she]157-mrs. sowerberry was quite certain that it was consistent with the preservation of human life , to come further down . ' Oh , [[you]123-oliver little wretch]4970-you little wretch ! '[158-charlotte] screamed [Charlotte]158-charlotte : seizing [Oliver]123-oliver with [her]158-charlotte utmost force , which was about equal to that of [a moderately strong man in particularly good training]854-a moderately strong man in particularly good training . ' Oh , [you]123-oliver little un - grate - ful , mur - de - rous , [hor - rid villain]4971-hor - rid villain ! '[158-charlotte] And between every syllable , [Charlotte]158-charlotte gave [Oliver]123-oliver a blow with all [her]158-charlotte might : accompanying it with a scream , for the benefit of [society]855-society . [Charlotte]158-charlotte 's fist was by no means a light one ; but , lest it should not be effectual in calming [Oliver]123-oliver 's wrath , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry plunged into [the kitchen]842-the kitchen , and assisted to hold [him]123-oliver with one hand , while [she]157-mrs. sowerberry scratched [his]123-oliver face with the other . In this favourable position of affairs , [Noah]134-noah rose from the ground , and pommelled [him]123-oliver behind . This was rather too violent exercise to last long . When [they]857-they were all wearied out , and could tear and beat no longer , [they]857-they dragged [Oliver]123-oliver , struggling and shouting , but nothing daunted , into the dust - cellar , and there locked [him]123-oliver up . This being done , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry sunk into a chair , and burst into tears . ' Bless [her]157-mrs. sowerberry , [she]157-mrs. sowerberry 's going off ! '[158-charlotte] said [Charlotte]158-charlotte . ' A glass of water , [Noah]134-noah , [dear]769-dear . Make haste ! '[158-charlotte] ' Oh ! [Charlotte]158-charlotte , '[157-mrs. sowerberry] said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry : speaking as well as [she]157-mrs. sowerberry could , through a deficiency of breath , and a sufficiency of cold water , which [Noah]134-noah had poured over [her]157-mrs. sowerberry head and shoulders . ' Oh ! [Charlotte]158-charlotte , what a mercy [we]4973-we have not all been murdered in [our]4973-we beds ! '[134-noah] ' Ah ! mercy indeed , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[0-i] was the reply . [I]0-i only hope this 'll teach [master]711-master not to have any more of these dreadful creatures , that are born to be [murderers]859-murderers and [robbers]860-robbers from [their]861-their very cradle . [Poor Noah]164-poor noah ! [He]164-poor noah was all but killed , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , when [I]0-i come in . ' '[863-poor fellow] [Poor fellow]863-poor fellow ! ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry : looking piteously on [the charity - boy]4834-the charity - boy . [Noah]164-poor noah , whose top waistcoat - button might have been somewhere on a level with the crown of [Oliver]123-oliver 's head , rubbed [his]164-poor noah eyes with the inside of [his]164-poor noah wrists while this commiseration was bestowed upon [him]164-poor noah , and performed some affecting tears and sniffs . '[863-poor fellow] What 's to be done ! ' exclaimed [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry . '[863-poor fellow] [[Your]864-your master]865-your master 's not at [home]4804-home ; there 's not [a man]469-a man in [the house]4595-the house , and [he]865-your master 'll kick that door down in ten minutes . ' [Oliver]123-oliver 's vigorous plunges against the bit of timber in question , rendered this occurance highly probable . '[865-your master] Dear , [dear]769-dear ! [I]0-i do n't know , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte , '[0-i] unless [we]871-we send for [the police - officers]872-the police - officers . ' '[873-the millingtary] Or [the millingtary]873-the millingtary , ' suggested [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . '[873-the millingtary] No , no , ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry : bethinking [herself]157-mrs. sowerberry of [[Oliver]123-oliver 's old friend]4976-oliver 's old friend . '[873-the millingtary] Run to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [Noah]134-noah , and tell [him]130-mr. bumble to come [here]351-here directly , and not to lose a minute ; never mind [your]134-noah cap ! Make haste ! [You]134-noah can hold a knife to that black eye , as [you]134-noah run along . It 'll keep the swelling down . ' [Noah]134-noah stopped to make no reply , but started off at [his]134-noah fullest speed ; and very much it astonished [the people who were out walking]4977-the people who were out walking , to see [a charity - boy]4845-a charity - boy tearing through [the streets pell - mell]4979-the streets pell - mell , with no cap on [his]4845-a charity - boy head , and a clasp - knife at [his]4845-a charity - boy eye . CHAPTER VII [OLIVER CONTINUES REFRACTORY Noah Claypole]165-noah ran along [the streets]758-the streets at [his]134-noah swiftest pace , and paused not once for breath , until [he]134-noah reached [the workhouse]336-the workhouse - gate . Having rested [here]351-here , for a minute or so , to collect a good burst of sobs and an imposing show of tears and terror , [he]134-noah knocked loudly at the wicket ; and presented such a rueful face to [the aged pauper who opened it]4983-the aged pauper who opened it , that even [he]134-noah , who saw nothing but rueful faces about [him]134-noah at the best of times , started back in astonishment . '[130-mr. bumble] Why , what 's the matter with [the boy]437-the boy ! ' said [the old pauper]4984-the old pauper . '[130-mr. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! ' cried [Noah]165-noah , with well - affected dismay : and in tones so loud and agitated , that [they]4985-they not only caught the ear of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble [himself]130-mr. bumble , who happened to be hard by , but alarmed [him]130-mr. bumble so much that [he]130-mr. bumble rushed into [the yard]4955-the yard without [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat , - which is a very curious and remarkable circumstance : as showing that even [a beadle , acted upon a sudden and powerful impulse]4987-a beadle , acted upon a sudden and powerful impulse , may be afflicted with a momentary visitation of loss of self - possession , and forgetfulness of personal dignity . '[130-mr. bumble] Oh , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [sir]4564-sir ! ' said [Noah]165-noah : '[130-mr. bumble] [Oliver]123-oliver , [sir]4564-sir , - [Oliver]123-oliver has - ' '[123-oliver] What ? What ? ' interposed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble : with a gleam of pleasure in [his]130-mr. bumble metallic eyes . '[123-oliver] Not run away ; [he]123-oliver has n't run away , has [he]123-oliver , [Noah]165-noah ? ' '[4564-sir] No , [sir]4564-sir , no . Not run away , [sir]4564-sir , but [he]123-oliver 's turned wicious , ' replied [Noah]165-noah . '[123-oliver] [He]123-oliver tried to murder [me]0-i , [sir]4564-sir ; and then [he]123-oliver tried to murder [Charlotte]158-charlotte ; and then missis . Oh ! what dreadful pain it is ! Such agony , please , [sir]4564-sir ! ' And here , [Noah]165-noah writhed and twisted [his]165-noah body into an extensive variety of eel - like positions ; thereby giving [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble to understand that , from the violent and sanguinary onset of [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , [he]165-noah had sustained severe internal injury and damage , from which [he]165-noah was at that moment suffering the acutest torture . When [Noah]165-noah saw that the intelligence [he]165-noah communicated perfectly paralysed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [he]165-noah imparted additional effect thereunto , by bewailing [his]165-noah dreadful wounds ten times louder than before ; and when [he]165-noah observed [a gentleman in a white waistcoat crossing [the yard]4955-the yard]4988-a gentleman in a white waistcoat crossing the yard , [he]165-noah was more tragic in [his]165-noah lamentations than ever : rightly conceiving it highly expedient to attract the notice , and rouse the indignation , of [the gentleman aforesaid]4990-the gentleman aforesaid . [The gentleman]4618-the gentleman 's notice was very soon attracted ; for [he]165-noah had not walked three paces , when [he]165-noah turned angrily round , and inquired what [that young cur]4992-that young cur was howling for , and why [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble did not favour [him]165-noah with something which would render the series of vocular exclamations so designated , an involuntary process ? '[4564-sir] It 's [a poor boy from the free - school]882-a poor boy from the free - school , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , '[4564-sir] who has been nearly murdered - all but murdered , [sir]4564-sir , - by [young Twist]123-oliver . ' '[123-oliver] By [Jove]166-jove ! ' exclaimed [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat , stopping short . '[166-jove] [I]0-i knew it ! [I]0-i felt a strange presentiment from the very first , that [that audacious young savage]885-that audacious young savage would come to be hung ! ' '[885-that audacious young savage] [He]885-that audacious young savage has likewise attempted , [sir]4564-sir , to murder [the female servant]887-the female servant , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with a face of ashy paleness . '[887-the female servant] And [[his]885-that audacious young savage missis]888-his missis , ' interposed [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . '[887-the female servant] And [[his]885-that audacious young savage master]4709-his master , too , [I]0-i think [you]0-i said , [Noah]134-noah ? ' added [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[134-noah] No ! [he]4709-his master 's out , or [he]4709-his master would have murdered [him]4709-his master , ' replied [Noah]134-noah . '[4709-his master] [He]4709-his master said [he]4709-his master wanted to . ' '[4709-his master] Ah ! Said [he]4709-his master wanted to , did [he]4709-his master , [[my]0-i boy]601-my boy ? ' inquired [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat . '[4709-his master] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Noah]134-noah . '[4564-sir] And please , [sir]4564-sir , [missis]4968-missis wants to know whether [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble can spare time to step up there , directly , and flog [him]4709-his master - 'cause [master]711-master 's out . '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] ' Certainly , [[my]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat boy]601-my boy ; certainly , '[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat] said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat : smiling benignly , and patting [Noah]134-noah 's head , which was about three inches higher than [his]0-i own . ' [You]130-mr. bumble 're[668-a good boy] [a good boy]668-a good boy - [a very good boy]896-a very good boy . Here 's a penny for [you]130-mr. bumble . [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , just step up to [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry 's with [your]130-mr. bumble cane , and see what 's best to be done . Do n't spare [him]4709-his master , [Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' '[130-mr. bumble] No , [I]0-i will not , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [the beadle]389-the beadle . And the cocked hat and cane having been , by this time , adjusted to [[their]4998-their owner]4999-their owner 's satisfaction , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble and [Noah Claypole]134-noah betook [themselves]4998-their with all speed to [[the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's shop]4808-the undertaker 's shop . Here the position of affairs had not at all improved . [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry had not yet returned , and [Oliver]123-oliver continued to kick , with undiminished vigour , at the cellar - door . The accounts of [his]123-oliver ferocity as related by [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry and [Charlotte]158-charlotte , were of so startling a nature , that [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble judged it prudent to parley , before opening the door . With this view [he]130-mr. bumble gave a kick at the outside , by way of prelude ; and , then , applying [his]130-mr. bumble mouth to the keyhole , said , in a deep and impressive tone : '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver ! ' '[0-i] Come ; [you]0-i let [me]0-i out ! ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , from the inside . '[0-i] Do [you]123-oliver know this here voice , [Oliver]123-oliver ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[123-oliver] Yes , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[123-oliver] Ai n't [you]0-i afraid of it , [sir]4564-sir ? Ai n't [you]0-i a - trembling while [I]0-i speak , [sir]4564-sir ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[4564-sir] No ! ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , boldly . An answer so different from the one [he]123-oliver had expected to elicit , and was in the habit of receiving , staggered [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble not a little . [He]123-oliver stepped back from the keyhole ; drew [himself]123-oliver up to [his]123-oliver full height ; and looked from one to another of [the three bystanders]5002-the three bystanders , in mute astonishment . '[4564-sir] Oh , [you]0-i know , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [he]130-mr. bumble must be mad , ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry . '[130-mr. bumble] [No boy in half [his]130-mr. bumble senses]900-no boy in half his senses could venture to speak so to [you]0-i . ' '[130-mr. bumble] It 's not Madness , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , after a few moments of deep meditation . '[4974-ma'am] It 's Meat . ' '[4974-ma'am] What ? ' exclaimed [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry . '[4974-ma'am] Meat , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , meat , ' replied [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with stern emphasis . '[4974-ma'am] [You]0-i 've over - fed [him]130-mr. bumble , [ma'am]4974-ma'am . [You]0-i 've raised a artificial soul and spirit in [him]130-mr. bumble , [ma'am]4974-ma'am unbecoming [a person of [his]130-mr. bumble condition]905-a person of his condition : as the board , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , who are [practical philosophers]906-practical philosophers , will tell [you]0-i . What have [paupers]534-paupers to do with soul or spirit ? It 's quite enough that [we]908-we let ['em]908-we have live bodies . If [you]0-i had kept [the boy]437-the boy on gruel , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , this would never have happened . '[157-mrs. sowerberry] ' [Dear]769-dear , [dear]769-dear ! '[157-mrs. sowerberry] ejaculated [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , piously raising [her]157-mrs. sowerberry eyes to the kitchen ceiling : ' this comes of being liberal ! '[157-mrs. sowerberry] The liberality of [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry to [Oliver]123-oliver , had consisted of a profuse bestowal upon [him]123-oliver of all the dirty odds and ends which [nobody else]909-nobody else would eat ; so there was a great deal of meekness and self - devotion in [her]157-mrs. sowerberry voluntarily remaining under [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's heavy accusation . Of which , to do [her]157-mrs. sowerberry justice , [she]157-mrs. sowerberry was wholly innocent , in thought , word , or deed . ' Ah ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , when [the lady]679-the lady brought [her]679-the lady eyes down to earth again ; ' the only thing that can be done now , that [I]130-mr. bumble know of , is to leave [him]437-the boy in [the cellar]5007-the cellar for a day or so , till [he]437-the boy 's a little starved down ; and then to take [him]437-the boy out , and keep [him]437-the boy on gruel all through the apprenticeship . [He]437-the boy comes of [a bad family]5008-a bad family . Excitable natures , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry ! Both [the nurse]342-the nurse and [doctor]5010-doctor said , that [that mother of [his]437-the boy]5011-that mother of his made [her]5011-that mother of his way here , against difficulties and pain that would have killed [any well - disposed woman]5012-any well - disposed woman , weeks before . '[130-mr. bumble] At this point of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's discourse , [Oliver]123-oliver , just hearing enough to know that some allusion was being made to [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother , recommenced kicking , with a violence that rendered every other sound inaudible . [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry returned at this juncture . [Oliver]123-oliver 's offence having been explained to [him]123-oliver , with such exaggerations as [the ladies]4649-the ladies thought best calculated to rouse [his]123-oliver ire , [he]123-oliver unlocked the cellar - door in a twinkling , and dragged [[his]123-oliver rebellious apprentice]913-his rebellious apprentice out , by the collar . [Oliver]123-oliver 's clothes had been torn in the beating [he]123-oliver had received ; [his]123-oliver face was bruised and scratched ; and [his]123-oliver hair scattered over [his]123-oliver forehead . The angry flush had not disappeared , however ; and when [he]123-oliver was pulled out of [[his]123-oliver prison]914-his prison , [he]123-oliver scowled boldly on [Noah]134-noah , and looked quite undismayed . ' Now , [you]123-oliver are [a nice young fellow]5013-a nice young fellow , ai n't [you]123-oliver ? '[157-mrs. sowerberry] said [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry ; giving [Oliver]123-oliver a shake , and a box on the ear . ' [He]123-oliver called [[my]123-oliver mother]5014-my mother names , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Well , and what if [he]123-oliver did , [[you]123-oliver little ungrateful wretch]5015-you little ungrateful wretch ? '[157-mrs. sowerberry] said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry . ' [She]5014-my mother deserved what [he]123-oliver said , and worse . '[157-mrs. sowerberry] ' [She]5014-my mother did n't '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [She]5014-my mother did , '[157-mrs. sowerberry] said [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry . ' It 's a lie ! '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver . [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry burst into a flood of tears . This flood of tears left [Mr. Sowerberry]154-mr. sowerberry no alternative . If [he]154-mr. sowerberry had hesitated for one instant to punish [Oliver]123-oliver most severely , it must be quite clear to [every experienced reader]915-every experienced reader that [he]123-oliver would have been , according to all precedents in disputes of matrimony established , [a brute]916-a brute , [an unnatural husband]917-an unnatural husband , [an insulting creature]918-an insulting creature , a base imitation of [a man]469-a man , and various other agreeable characters too numerous for recital within the limits of this chapter . To do [him]123-oliver justice , [he]154-mr. sowerberry was , as far as [his]154-mr. sowerberry power went - it was not very extensive - kindly disposed towards [the boy]437-the boy ; perhaps , because it was [his]154-mr. sowerberry interest to be so ; perhaps , because [[his]154-mr. sowerberry wife]4864-his wife disliked [him]154-mr. sowerberry . The flood of tears , however , left [him]154-mr. sowerberry no resource ; so [he]154-mr. sowerberry at once gave [him]154-mr. sowerberry a drubbing , which satisfied even [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry [herself]157-mrs. sowerberry , and rendered [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's subsequent application of the parochial cane , rather unnecessary . For the rest of the day , [he]154-mr. sowerberry was shut up in [the back kitchen]922-the back kitchen , in company with a pump and a slice of bread ; and at night , [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , after making various remarks outside the door , by no means complimentary to the memory of [[his]154-mr. sowerberry mother]427-his mother , looked into [the room]432-the room , and , amidst the jeers and pointings of [Noah]134-noah and [Charlotte]158-charlotte , ordered [him]154-mr. sowerberry [upstairs]4598-upstairs to [his]154-mr. sowerberry dismal bed . It was not until [he]154-mr. sowerberry was left alone in the silence and stillness of [the gloomy workshop of [the undertaker]481-the undertaker]926-the gloomy workshop of the undertaker , that [Oliver]123-oliver gave way to the feelings which the day 's treatment may be supposed likely to have awakened in [a mere child]928-a mere child . [He]123-oliver had listened to [their]929-their taunts with a look of contempt ; [he]123-oliver had borne the lash without a cry : for [he]123-oliver felt that pride swelling in [his]123-oliver heart which would have kept down a shriek to the last , though [they]929-their had roasted [him]123-oliver alive . But now , when there were none to see or hear [him]123-oliver , [he]123-oliver fell upon [his]123-oliver knees on the floor ; and , hiding [his]123-oliver face in [his]123-oliver hands , wept such tears as , [God]167-god send for the credit of [our]930-our nature , [few so young]931-few so young may ever have cause to pour out before [him]123-oliver ! For a long time , [Oliver]123-oliver remained motionless in this attitude . The candle was burning low in the socket when [he]123-oliver rose to [his]123-oliver feet . Having gazed cautiously round [him]123-oliver , and listened intently , [he]123-oliver gently undid the fastenings of the door , and looked abroad . It was a cold , dark night . The stars seemed , to [the boy]437-the boy 's eyes , farther from the earth than [he]123-oliver had ever seen them before ; there was no wind ; and the sombre shadows thrown by the trees upon the ground , looked sepulchral and death - like , from being so still . [He]123-oliver softly reclosed the door . Having availed [himself]123-oliver of the expiring light of the candle to tie up in a handkerchief the few articles of wearing apparel [he]123-oliver had , sat [himself]123-oliver down upon a bench , to wait for morning . With the first ray of light that struggled through the crevices in the shutters , [Oliver]123-oliver arose , and again unbarred the door . One timid look around - one moment 's pause of hesitation - [he]123-oliver had closed it behind [him]123-oliver , and was in [the open street]933-the open street . [He]123-oliver looked to the right and to the left , uncertain whither to fly . [He]123-oliver remembered to have seen the waggons , as [they]934-they went out , toiling up [the hill]935-the hill . [He]123-oliver took the same route ; and arriving at a footpath across [the fields]936-the fields : which [he]123-oliver knew , after some distance , led out again into [the road]4910-the road ; struck into it , and walked quickly on . Along [this same footpath]938-this same footpath , [Oliver]123-oliver well - remembered [he]123-oliver had trotted beside [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , when [he]123-oliver first carried [him]130-mr. bumble to [the workhouse]336-the workhouse from [the farm]385-the farm . [His]123-oliver way lay directly in front of [the cottage]941-the cottage . [His]123-oliver heart beat quickly when [he]123-oliver bethought [himself]123-oliver of this ; and [he]123-oliver half resolved to turn back . [He]123-oliver had come a long way though , and should lose a great deal of time by doing so . Besides , it was so early that there was very little fear of [his]123-oliver being seen ; so [he]123-oliver walked on . [He]123-oliver reached [the house]4595-the house . There was no appearance of [its inmates stirring at that early hour]943-its inmates stirring at that early hour . [Oliver]123-oliver stopped , and peeped into [the garden]944-the garden . [A child]371-a child was weeding one of the little beds ; as [he]371-a child stopped , [he]371-a child raised [his]371-a child pale face and disclosed the features of [one of [[his]371-a child former companions]947-his former companions]946-one of his former companions . [Oliver]123-oliver felt glad to see [him]371-a child , before [he]123-oliver went ; for , though younger than [himself]123-oliver , [he]371-a child had been [[his]123-oliver little friend]948-his little friend and playmate . [They]949-they had been beaten , and starved , and shut up together , many and many a time . ' Hush , [Dick]168-dick ! '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver , as [the boy]437-the boy ran to the gate , and thrust [his]437-the boy thin arm between the rails to greet [him]123-oliver . ' Is [any one]5016-any one up ? '[437-the boy] ' [Nobody]354-nobody but [me]321-the child , '[321-the child] replied [the child]321-the child . ' [You]168-dick musn't say [you]168-dick saw [me]123-oliver , [Dick]168-dick , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [I]123-oliver am running away . [They]5018-they beat and ill - use [me]123-oliver , [Dick]168-dick ; and [I]123-oliver am going to seek [my]123-oliver fortune , some long way off . [I]123-oliver do n't know where . How pale [you]123-oliver are ! '[123-oliver] ' [I]321-the child heard [the doctor]5019-the doctor tell [them]5018-they [I]321-the child was dying , '[321-the child] replied [the child]321-the child with a faint smile . ' [I]321-the child am very glad to see [you]123-oliver , [dear]769-dear ; but do n't stop , do n't stop ! '[321-the child] ' Yes , yes , [I]123-oliver will , to say good - b'ye to [you]321-the child , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [I]123-oliver shall see [you]321-the child again , [Dick]168-dick . [I]123-oliver know [I]123-oliver shall ! [You]321-the child will be well and happy ! '[123-oliver] ' [I]321-the child hope so , '[321-the child] replied [the child]321-the child . ' After [I]321-the child am dead , but not before . [I]321-the child know [the doctor]5019-the doctor must be right , [Oliver]123-oliver , because [I]321-the child dream so much of Heaven , and Angels , and kind faces that [I]321-the child never see when [I]321-the child am awake . Kiss [me]321-the child , '[321-the child] said [the child]321-the child , climbing up the low gate , and flinging [his]321-the child little arms round [Oliver]123-oliver 's neck . ' Good - b'ye , [dear]769-dear ! God bless [you]769-dear ! '[321-the child] The blessing was from [a young child]955-a young child 's lips , but it was the first that [Oliver]123-oliver had ever heard invoked upon [his]123-oliver head ; and through the struggles and sufferings , and troubles and changes , of [his]123-oliver after life , [he]123-oliver never once forgot it . CHAPTER VIII [OLIVER]123-oliver WALKS TO [LONDON]3-london . [HE]123-oliver ENCOUNTERS ON [THE ROAD]4910-the road A STRANGE SORT OF [YOUNG GENTLEMAN Oliver]169-young gentleman oliver reached the stile at which [the by - path]957-the by - path terminated ; and once more gained [the high - road]958-the high - road . It was eight o'clock now . Though [he]123-oliver was nearly five miles away from [the town]4898-the town , [he]123-oliver ran , and hid behind the hedges , by turns , till noon : fearing that [he]123-oliver might be pursued and overtaken . Then [he]123-oliver sat down to rest by the side of the milestone , and began to think , for the first time , where [he]123-oliver had better go and try to live . The stone by which [he]123-oliver was seated , bore , in large characters , an intimation that it was just seventy miles from [that spot]960-that spot to [London]3-london . The name awakened a new train of ideas in [the boy]437-the boy 's mind . [London]3-london ! - [that great place]962-that great place ! - [nobody]354-nobody - not even [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble - could ever find [him]123-oliver there ! [He]123-oliver had often heard [the old men in [the workhouse]336-the workhouse]964-the old men in the workhouse , too , say that [no lad of spirit]966-no lad of spirit need want in [London]3-london ; and that there were ways of living in [that vast city]967-that vast city , which [those who had been bred up in country parts had no idea of]968-those who had been bred up in country parts had no idea of . It was the very place for [a homeless boy]969-a homeless boy , who must die in [the streets]758-the streets unless [some one]971-some one helped [him]123-oliver . As these things passed through [his]123-oliver thoughts , [he]123-oliver jumped upon [his]123-oliver feet , and again walked forward . [He]123-oliver had diminished the distance between [himself]123-oliver and [London]3-london by full four miles more , before [he]123-oliver recollected how much [he]123-oliver must undergo ere [he]123-oliver could hope to reach [[his]123-oliver place of destination]972-his place of destination . As this consideration forced itself upon [him]123-oliver , [he]123-oliver slackened [his]123-oliver pace a little , and meditated upon [his]123-oliver means of getting [there]4617-there . [He]123-oliver had a crust of bread , a coarse shirt , and two pairs of stockings , in [his]123-oliver bundle . [He]123-oliver had a penny too - a gift of [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry 's after some funeral in which [he]123-oliver had acquitted [himself]123-oliver more than ordinarily well - in [his]123-oliver pocket . ' A clean shirt , '[123-oliver] thought [Oliver]123-oliver , ' is a very comfortable thing ; and so are two pairs of darned stockings ; and so is a penny ; but they are small helps to a sixty - five miles '[123-oliver] walk in winter time . ' But [Oliver]123-oliver 's thoughts , like those of [most other people]5023-most other people , although [they]5023-most other people were extremely ready and active to point out [his]123-oliver difficulties , were wholly at a loss to suggest any feasible mode of surmounting them ; so , after a good deal of thinking to no particular purpose , [he]123-oliver changed [his]123-oliver little bundle over to the other shoulder , and trudged on . [Oliver]123-oliver walked twenty miles that day ; and all that time tasted nothing but the crust of dry bread , and a few draughts of water , which [he]123-oliver begged at [the cottage]941-the cottage - doors by [the road - side]5025-the road - side . When the night came , [he]123-oliver turned into [a meadow]5026-a meadow ; and , creeping close under a hay - rick , determined to lie there , till morning . [He]123-oliver felt frightened at first , for the wind moaned dismally over [the empty fields]5027-the empty fields : and [he]123-oliver was cold and hungry , and more alone than [he]123-oliver had ever felt before . Being very tired with [his]123-oliver walk , however , [he]123-oliver soon fell asleep and forgot [his]123-oliver troubles . [He]123-oliver felt cold and stiff , when [he]123-oliver got up next morning , and so hungry that [he]123-oliver was obliged to exchange the penny for a small loaf , in [the very first village through which [he]123-oliver passed]5028-the very first village through which he passed . [He]123-oliver had walked no more than twelve miles , when night closed in again . [His]123-oliver feet were sore , and [his]123-oliver legs so weak that they trembled beneath [him]123-oliver . Another night passed in the bleak damp air , made [him]123-oliver worse ; when [he]123-oliver set forward on [his]123-oliver journey next morning [he]123-oliver could hardly crawl along . [He]123-oliver waited at the bottom of [a steep hill]5029-a steep hill till [a stage - coach]5030-a stage - coach came up , and then begged of [the outside passengers]5031-the outside passengers ; but there were [very few who took any notice of [him]123-oliver]5032-very few who took any notice of him : and even [those]5033-those told [him]123-oliver to wait till [they]5033-those got to [the top of [the hill]935-the hill]5034-the top of the hill , and then let [them]5033-those see how far [he]123-oliver could run for a halfpenny . [Poor Oliver]145-poor oliver tried to keep up with [the coach]5036-the coach a little way , but was unable to do it , by reason of [his]123-oliver fatigue and sore feet . When [the outsides]5037-the outsides saw this , [they]5037-the outsides put [their]5037-the outsides halfpence back into [their]5037-the outsides pockets again , declaring that [he]123-oliver was [an idle young dog]5038-an idle young dog , and did n't deserve anything ; and [the coach]5036-the coach rattled away and left only a cloud of dust behind . In [some villages]5040-some villages , large painted boards were fixed up : warning [all persons who begged within [the district]5042-the district]5041-all persons who begged within the district , that [they]5041-all persons who begged within the district would be sent to [jail]5043-jail . This frightened [Oliver]123-oliver very much , and made [him]123-oliver glad to get out of [those villages]5044-those villages with all possible expedition . In others , [he]123-oliver would stand about [the inn - yards]5045-the inn - yards , and look mournfully at [every one who passed]5046-every one who passed : a proceeding which generally terminated in [the landlady]5047-the landlady 's ordering one of [the post - boys who were lounging about]5048-the post - boys who were lounging about , to drive [that strange boy]5049-that strange boy out of [the place]4925-the place , for [she]5047-the landlady was sure [he]5049-that strange boy had come to steal something . If [he]123-oliver begged at [[a farmer]5051-a farmer 's house]5052-a farmer 's house , ten to one but [they]5053-they threatened to set the dog on [him]123-oliver ; and when [he]123-oliver showed [his]123-oliver nose in [a shop]5054-a shop , [they]5053-they talked about the beadle - which brought [Oliver]123-oliver 's heart into [his]123-oliver mouth , - very often the only thing [he]123-oliver had there , for many hours together . In fact , if it had not been for [a good - hearted turnpike - man]5055-a good - hearted turnpike - man , and [a benevolent old lady]5056-a benevolent old lady , [Oliver]123-oliver 's troubles would have been shortened by the very same process which had put an end to [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother 's ; in other words , [he]123-oliver would most assuredly have fallen dead upon [[the king]5058-the king 's highway]5059-the king 's highway . But [the turnpike - man]5060-the turnpike - man gave [him]123-oliver a meal of bread and cheese ; and [the old lady]5061-the old lady , who had [a shipwrecked grandson]5062-a shipwrecked grandson wandering barefoot in [some distant part of [the earth]5064-the earth]5063-some distant part of the earth , took pity upon [the poor orphan]5065-the poor orphan , and gave [him]123-oliver what little [she]5061-the old lady could afford - and more - with such kind and gentle words , and such tears of sympathy and compassion , that they sank deeper into [Oliver]123-oliver 's soul , than all the sufferings [he]123-oliver had ever undergone . Early on the seventh morning after [he]123-oliver had left [[his]123-oliver native place]5066-his native place , [Oliver]123-oliver limped slowly into [the little town of [Barnet]15-barnet]5067-the little town of barnet . The window - shutters were closed ; [the street]353-the street was empty ; [not a soul]5069-not a soul had awakened to the business of the day . The sun was rising in all its splendid beauty ; but the light only served to show [the boy]437-the boy [his]437-the boy own lonesomeness and desolation , as [he]437-the boy sat , with bleeding feet and covered with dust , upon a door - step . By degrees , the shutters were opened ; the window - blinds were drawn up ; and [people]480-people began passing to and fro . [Some few]5072-some few stopped to gaze at [Oliver]123-oliver for a moment or two , or turned round to stare at [him]123-oliver as [they]5072-some few hurried by ; but [none]4591-none relieved [him]123-oliver , or troubled [themselves]5072-some few to inquire how [he]123-oliver came [there]4617-there . [He]123-oliver had no heart to beg . And there [he]123-oliver sat . [He]123-oliver had been crouching on the step for some time : wondering at the great number of public - houses [every other house in [Barnet]15-barnet]5075-every other house in barnet was [a tavern]5076-a tavern , large or small , gazing listlessly at [the coaches]5077-the coaches as [they]5077-the coaches passed through , and thinking how strange it seemed that [they]5077-the coaches could do , with ease , in a few hours , what it had taken [him]123-oliver a whole week of courage and determination beyond [his]123-oliver years to accomplish : when [he]123-oliver was roused by observing that [a boy]4668-a boy , who had passed [him]123-oliver carelessly some minutes before , had returned , and was now surveying [him]123-oliver most earnestly from the opposite side of the way . [He]123-oliver took little heed of this at first ; but [the boy]437-the boy remained in the same attitude of close observation so long , that [Oliver]123-oliver raised [his]123-oliver head , and returned [his]437-the boy steady look . Upon this , [the boy]437-the boy crossed over ; and walking close up to [Oliver]123-oliver , said , '[123-oliver] Hullo , [[my]0-i covey]974-my covey ! What 's the row ? ' [The boy who addressed this inquiry to [the young wayfarer]5082-the young wayfarer]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer , was about [his]123-oliver own age : but [one of [the queerest looking boys that [Oliver]123-oliver had even seen]5084-the queerest looking boys that oliver had even seen]5083-one of the queerest looking boys that oliver had even seen . [He]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer was [a snub - nosed , flat - browed , common - faced boy]5085-a snub - nosed , flat - browed , common - faced boy enough ; and as dirty a juvenile as [one]622-one would wish to see ; but [he]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer had about [him]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer all the airs and manners of [a man]469-a man . [He]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer was short of [his]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer age : with rather bow - legs , and little , sharp , ugly eyes . [His]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer hat was stuck on the top of [his]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer head so lightly , that it threatened to fall off every moment - and would have done so , very often , if [the wearer]5088-the wearer had not had a knack of every now and then giving [his]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer head a sudden twitch , which brought it back to its old place again . [He]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer wore [a man]469-a man 's coat , which reached nearly to [his]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer heels . [He]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer had turned the cuffs back , half - way up [his]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer arm , to get [his]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer hands out of the sleeves : apparently with the ultimate view of thrusting them into the pockets of [his]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer corduroy trousers ; for there [he]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer kept them . [He]5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer was , altogether , as roystering and swaggering [a young gentleman]4557-a young gentleman as ever stood four feet six , or something less , in [the bluchers]5091-the bluchers . '[974-my covey] Hullo , [[my]0-i covey]974-my covey ! What 's the row ? ' said [this strange young gentleman]5092-this strange young gentleman to [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] [I]0-i am very hungry and tired , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver : the tears standing in [his]123-oliver eyes as [he]123-oliver spoke . '[0-i] [I]0-i have walked a long way . [I]0-i have been walking these seven days . ' '[0-i] Walking for sivin days ! ' said [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman . '[0-i] Oh , [I]0-i see . Beak 's order , eh ? But , ' [he]0-i added , noticing [Oliver]123-oliver 's look of surprise , '[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [you]0-i do n't know what a beak is , [my]0-i flash com - pan - [i]0-i - on . ' [Oliver]123-oliver mildly replied , that [he]123-oliver had always heard a bird 's mouth described by the term in question . '[0-i] [My]0-i eyes , how green ! ' exclaimed [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman . '[0-i] Why , [a beak 's a madgst'rate]976-a beak 's a madgst'rate ; and when [you]0-i walk by a beak 's order , it 's not straight forerd , but always agoing up , and niver a coming down agin . Was [you]0-i never on [the mill]977-the mill ? ' '[0-i] What [mill]978-mill ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] What [mill]978-mill ! Why , [the mill]977-the mill - [the mill]977-the mill as takes up so little room that it 'll work inside a Stone Jug ; and always goes better when the wind 's low with [people]480-people , than when it 's high ; acos then [they]480-people ca n't get [workmen]983-workmen . But come , ' said [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman ; '[0-i] [you]0-i want grub , and [you]0-i shall have it . [I]0-i 'm at low - water - mark [myself]0-i - only one bob and a magpie ; but , as far as it goes , [I]0-i 'll fork out and stump . Up with [you]0-i on [your]0-i pins . There ! Now then ! '[0-i] Morrice ! ' Assisting [Oliver]123-oliver to rise , [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman took [him]123-oliver to [[an adjacent chandler]5097-an adjacent chandler 's shop]5098-an adjacent chandler 's shop , where [he]123-oliver purchased a sufficiency of ready - dressed ham and a half - quartern loaf , or , as [he]123-oliver [himself]123-oliver expressed it , '[0-i] a fourpenny bran ! ' the ham being kept clean and preserved from dust , by the ingenious expedient of making a hole in the loaf by pulling out a portion of the crumb , and stuffing it therein . Taking the bread under [his]123-oliver arm , [the young gentlman]5099-the young gentlman turned into [a small public - house]5100-a small public - house , and led the way to [a tap - room in the rear of [the premises]5102-the premises]5101-a tap - room in the rear of the premises . Here , a pot of beer was brought in , by direction of [the mysterious youth]5103-the mysterious youth ; and [Oliver]123-oliver , falling to , at [[his]123-oliver new friend]5104-his new friend 's bidding , made a long and hearty meal , during the progress of which [the strange boy]5105-the strange boy eyed [him]123-oliver from time to time with great attention . '[0-i] Going to [London]3-london ? ' said [the strange boy]5105-the strange boy , when [Oliver]123-oliver had at length concluded . '[437-the boy] Yes . ' '[437-the boy] Got any lodgings ? ' '[437-the boy] No . ' '[437-the boy] Money ? ' '[437-the boy] No . ' [The strange boy]5105-the strange boy whistled ; and put [his]5105-the strange boy arms into [his]5105-the strange boy pockets , as far as the big coat - sleeves would let them go . '[437-the boy] Do [you]984-you live in [London]3-london ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver . '[984-you] Yes . [I]0-i do , when [I]0-i 'm at [home]4804-home , '[437-the boy] replied [the boy]437-the boy . ' [I]437-the boy suppose [you]984-you want some place to sleep in to - night , do n't [you]984-you ? '[437-the boy] ' [I]123-oliver do , indeed , '[123-oliver] answered [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [I]123-oliver have not slept under a roof since [I]123-oliver left [the country]5109-the country . '[123-oliver] ' Do n't fret [your]123-oliver eyelids on that score , '[5093-the young gentleman] said [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman . ' [I]5093-the young gentleman 've got to be in [London]3-london to - night ; and [I]5093-the young gentleman know [a '[5093-the young gentleman] spectable old gentleman]5110-a ' spectable old gentleman as lives [there]4617-there , wot'll give [you]123-oliver lodgings for nothink , and never ask for the change - that is , if any genelman [he]988-he knows interduces [you]123-oliver . And do n't [he]988-he know [me]0-i ? Oh , no ! Not in the least ! By no means . Certainly not ! ' [The young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman smiled , as if to intimate that the latter fragments of discourse were playfully ironical ; and finished the beer as [he]5093-the young gentleman did so . This unexpected offer of shelter was too tempting to be resisted ; especially as it was immediately followed up , by the assurance that [the old gentleman referred to]5112-the old gentleman referred to , would doubtless provide [Oliver]123-oliver with a comfortable place , without loss of time . This led to a more friendly and confidential dialogue ; from which [Oliver]123-oliver discovered that [[his]123-oliver friend]839-his friend 's name was [Jack Dawkins]170-jack dawkins , and that [he]839-his friend was [a peculiar pet and protege of [the elderly gentleman before mentioned]5115-the elderly gentleman before mentioned]5114-a peculiar pet and protege of the elderly gentleman before mentioned . [Mr. Dawkin]171-mr. dawkin 's appearance did not say a vast deal in favour of the comforts which [[his]171-mr. dawkin patron]5116-his patron 's interest obtained for [those whom [he]171-mr. dawkin took under [his]171-mr. dawkin protection]5117-those whom he took under his protection ; but , as [he]171-mr. dawkin had a rather flightly and dissolute mode of conversing , and furthermore avowed that among [[his]171-mr. dawkin intimate friends]5118-his intimate friends [he]171-mr. dawkin was better known by the sobriquet of '[989-the artful dodger] [The Artful Dodger]989-the artful dodger , ' [Oliver]123-oliver concluded that , being of a dissipated and careless turn , the moral precepts of [[his]123-oliver benefactor]5119-his benefactor had hitherto been thrown away upon [him]123-oliver . Under this impression , [he]123-oliver secretly resolved to cultivate the good opinion of [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman as quickly as possible ; and , if [he]123-oliver found [the Dodger]5121-the dodger incorrigible , as [he]123-oliver more than half suspected [he]123-oliver should , to decline the honour of [his]123-oliver farther acquaintance . As [John Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins objected to [their]5122-they entering [London]3-london before nightfall , it was nearly eleven o'clock when [they]5122-they reached [the turnpike at [Islington]16-islington]5123-the turnpike at islington . [They]5122-they crossed from [the Angel]5124-the angel into [St. John 's Road]17-st. john 's road ; struck down [the small street which terminates at [Sadler 's Wells Theatre]18-sadler 's wells theatre]5125-the small street which terminates at sadler 's wells theatre ; through [Exmouth Street]19-exmouth street and [Coppice Row]20-coppice row ; down [the little court]5126-the little court by the side of [the workhouse]336-the workhouse ; across [the classic ground which once bore the name of Hockley - in - the - Hole]5128-the classic ground which once bore the name of hockley - in - the - hole ; thence into [Little Saffron Hill]21-little saffron hill ; and so into [Saffron Hill]22-saffron hill the Great : along which [the Dodger]5121-the dodger scudded at a rapid pace , directing [Oliver]123-oliver to follow close at [his]123-oliver heels . Although [Oliver]123-oliver had enough to occupy [his]123-oliver attention in keeping sight of [[his]123-oliver leader]5130-his leader , [he]123-oliver could not help bestowing a few hasty glances on either side of the way , as [he]123-oliver passed along . [A dirtier or more wretched place [he]123-oliver had never seen]5131-a dirtier or more wretched place he had never seen . [The street]353-the street was very narrow and muddy , and the air was impregnated with filthy odours . There were [a good many small shops]5133-a good many small shops ; but the only stock in trade appeared to be heaps of [children , who , even at that time of night]5134-children , who , even at that time of night , were crawling in and out at the doors , or screaming from the inside . [The sole places that seemed to prosper amid the general blight of [the place]4925-the place]5135-the sole places that seemed to prosper amid the general blight of the place , were [the public - houses]5137-the public - houses ; and in [them]5137-the public - houses , [the lowest orders of [Irish]173-irish]5138-the lowest orders of irish were wrangling with might and main . Covered ways and [yards]5139-yards , which here and there diverged from [the main street]5140-the main street , disclosed little knots of [houses]5141-houses , where [drunken men]5142-drunken men and [women]5143-women were positively wallowing in filth ; and from several of the door - ways , [great ill - looking fellows]5144-great ill - looking fellows were cautiously emerging , bound , to all appearance , on no very well - disposed or harmless errands . [Oliver]123-oliver was just considering whether [he]123-oliver had n't better run away , when [they]5145-they reached [the bottom of [the hill]935-the hill]5146-the bottom of the hill . [[His]123-oliver conductor]663-his conductor , catching [him]123-oliver by the arm , pushed open the door of [a house near [Field Lane]23-field lane]5149-a house near field lane ; and drawing [him]123-oliver into [the passage]5150-the passage , closed it behind [them]5145-they . '[989-the artful dodger] Now , then ! ' cried a voice from below , in reply to a whistle from [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[989-the artful dodger] Plummy and slam ! ' was the reply . This seemed to be some watchword or signal that all was right ; for the light of a feeble candle gleamed on the wall at the remote end of [the passage]5150-the passage ; and [a man]469-a man 's face peeped out , from where a balustrade of [the old kitchen staircase]5154-the old kitchen staircase had been broken away . '[989-the artful dodger] There 's two on [you]990-you , ' said [the man]4928-the man , thrusting the candle farther out , and shielding [his]4928-the man eyes with [his]4928-the man hand . '[989-the artful dodger] Who 's [the t'other one]991-the t'other one ? ' '[992-a new pal] [A new pal]992-a new pal , ' replied [Jack Dawkins]170-jack dawkins , pulling [Oliver]123-oliver forward . '[992-a new pal] Where did [he]992-a new pal come from ? ' '[992-a new pal] [Greenland]24-greenland . Is Fagin [upstairs]4598-upstairs ? ' '[992-a new pal] Yes , [he]992-a new pal 's a sortin ' the wipes . Up with [you]123-oliver ! '[992-a new pal] The candle was drawn back , and the face disappeared . [Oliver]123-oliver , groping [his]123-oliver way with one hand , and having the other firmly grasped by [[his]123-oliver companion]4727-his companion , ascended with much difficulty the dark and broken stairs : which [[his]123-oliver conductor]663-his conductor mounted with an ease and expedition that showed [he]123-oliver was well acquainted with [them]996-them . [He]123-oliver threw open the door of [a back - room]997-a back - room , and drew [Oliver]123-oliver in after [him]123-oliver . The walls and ceiling of [the room]432-the room were perfectly black with age and dirt . There was a deal table before the fire : upon which were a candle , stuck in a ginger - beer bottle , two or three pewter pots , a loaf and butter , and a plate . In a frying - pan , which was on the fire , and which was secured to the mantelshelf by a string , some sausages were cooking ; and standing over [them]999-them , with a toasting - fork in [his]123-oliver hand , was [a very old shrivelled Jew , whose villainous - looking and repulsive face was obscured by a quantity of matted red hair]1000-a very old shrivelled jew , whose villainous - looking and repulsive face was obscured by a quantity of matted red hair . [He]123-oliver was dressed in a greasy flannel gown , with [his]123-oliver throat bare ; and seemed to be dividing [his]123-oliver attention between the frying - pan and the clothes - horse , over which a great number of silk handkerchiefs were hanging . Several rough beds made of old sacks , were huddled side by side on the floor . Seated round the table were [four or five boys]1001-four or five boys , [none older than [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , smoking long clay pipes , and drinking spirits with the air of [middle - aged men]1004-middle - aged men]1002-none older than the dodger , smoking long clay pipes , and drinking spirits with the air of middle - aged men . These all crowded about [[their]1001-four or five boys associate]1005-their associate as [he]123-oliver whispered a few words to [the Jew]1006-the jew ; and then turned round and grinned at [Oliver]123-oliver . So did [the Jew]1006-the jew [himself]1006-the jew , toasting - fork in hand . ' This is [him]123-oliver , [Fagin]174-fagin , '[175-jack] said [Jack Dawkins;'my]175-jack friend [Oliver Twist]123-oliver . ' [The Jew]1006-the jew grinned ; and , making a low obeisance to [Oliver]123-oliver , took [him]123-oliver by the hand , and hoped [he]123-oliver should have the honour of [his]123-oliver intimate acquaintance . Upon this , [the young gentleman with the pipes]5157-the young gentleman with the pipes came round [him]123-oliver , and shook both [his]123-oliver hands very hard - especially the one in which [he]123-oliver held [his]123-oliver little bundle . [One young gentleman]5158-one young gentleman was very anxious to hang up [his]5158-one young gentleman cap for [him]123-oliver ; and another was so obliging as to put [his]5158-one young gentleman hands in [his]5158-one young gentleman pockets , in order that , as [he]5158-one young gentleman was very tired , [he]5158-one young gentleman might not have the trouble of emptying them , [himself]5158-one young gentleman , when [he]5158-one young gentleman went to bed . These civilities would probably be extended much farther , but for a liberal exercise of [the Jew]1006-the jew 's toasting - fork on the heads and shoulders of [the affectionate youths who offered [them]5161-them]5160-the affectionate youths who offered them . '[175-jack] [We]1008-we are very glad to see [you]1009-you , [Oliver]123-oliver , very , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[123-oliver] [Dodger]176-the dodger , take off the sausages ; and draw a tub near the fire for [Oliver]123-oliver . Ah , [you]1009-you 're a - staring at the pocket - handkerchiefs ! eh , [[my]1009-you dear]583-my dear . There are a good many of 'em[1009-you] , ai n't there ? [We]1008-we 've just looked 'em out , ready for the wash ; that 's all , [Oliver]123-oliver ; that 's all . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '[1009-you] The latter part of this speech , was hailed by a boisterous shout from [all the hopeful pupils of [the merry old gentleman]4552-the merry old gentleman]1010-all the hopeful pupils of the merry old gentleman . In the midst of which [they]1010-all the hopeful pupils of the merry old gentleman went to supper . [Oliver]123-oliver ate [his]123-oliver share , and [the Jew]1006-the jew then mixed [him]123-oliver a glass of hot gin - and - water : telling [him]123-oliver [he]123-oliver must drink it off directly , because [another gentleman]561-another gentleman wanted the tumbler . [Oliver]123-oliver did as [he]123-oliver was desired . Immediately afterwards [he]123-oliver felt [himself]123-oliver gently lifted on to one of the sacks ; and then [he]123-oliver sunk into a deep sleep . CHAPTER IX CONTAINING FURTHER PARTICULARS CONCERNING [THE PLEASANT OLD GENTLEMAN]177-the merry old gentleman , AND [HIS]177-the merry old gentleman HOPEFUL PUPILS It was late next morning when [Oliver]123-oliver awoke , from a sound , long sleep . There was [no other person]1014-no other person in [the room]432-the room but the old Jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast , and whistling softly to [himself]1006-the jew as [he]1006-the jew stirred it round and round , with an iron spoon . [He]1006-the jew would stop every now and then to listen when there was the least noise below : and when [he]1006-the jew had satisfied [himself]1006-the jew , [he]1006-the jew would go on whistling and stirring again , as before . Although [Oliver]123-oliver had roused [himself]123-oliver from sleep , [he]123-oliver was not thoroughly awake . There is a drowsy state , between sleeping and waking , when [you]1016-you dream more in five minutes with [your]1016-you eyes half open , and [yourself]1016-you half conscious of everything that is passing around [you]1016-you , than [you]1016-you would in five nights with [your]1016-you eyes fast closed , and [your]1016-you senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness . At such time , [a mortal]1017-a mortal knows just enough of what [his]1017-a mortal mind is doing , to form some glimmering conception of its mighty powers , its bounding from [earth]1018-earth and spurning time and space , when freed from the restraint of its corporeal associate . [Oliver]123-oliver was precisely in this condition . [He]123-oliver saw [the Jew]1006-the jew with [his]1006-the jew half - closed eyes ; heard [his]1006-the jew low whistling ; and recognised the sound of the spoon grating against the saucepan 's sides : and yet the self - same senses were mentally engaged , at the same time , in busy action with [almost everybody [he]123-oliver had ever known]1020-almost everybody he had ever known . When the coffee was done , [the Jew]1006-the jew drew the saucepan to the hob . Standing , then in an irresolute attitude for a few minutes , as if [he]1006-the jew did not well know how to employ [himself]1006-the jew , [he]1006-the jew turned round and looked at [Oliver]123-oliver , and called [him]123-oliver by [his]123-oliver name . [He]123-oliver did not answer , and was to all appearances asleep . After satisfying [himself]1006-the jew upon this head , [the Jew]1006-the jew stepped gently to the door : which [he]1006-the jew fastened . [He]1006-the jew then drew forth : as it seemed to [Oliver]123-oliver , from some trap in the floor : a small box , which [he]1006-the jew placed carefully on the table . [His]1006-the jew eyes glistened as [he]1006-the jew raised the lid , and looked in . Dragging an old chair to the table , [he]1006-the jew sat down ; and took from it a magnificent gold watch , sparkling with jewels . ' Aha ! '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , shrugging up [his]1006-the jew shoulders , and distorting every feature with a hideous grin . ' Clever dogs ! [Clever dogs]5164-clever dogs ! [Staunch]178-staunch to the last ! Never told [the old parson]5165-the old parson where [they]5164-clever dogs were . Never poached upon [old Fagin]174-fagin ! And why should [they]5164-clever dogs ? [It]5166-it would n't have loosened the knot , or kept the drop up , a minute longer . No , no , no ! [Fine fellows]5167-fine fellows ! [Fine fellows]5167-fine fellows ! '[1006-the jew] With these , and other muttered reflections of the like nature , [the Jew]1006-the jew once more deposited the watch in its place of safety . At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box , and surveyed with equal pleasure ; besides rings , brooches , bracelets , and other articles of jewellery , of such magnificent materials , and costly workmanship , that [Oliver]123-oliver had no idea , even of [their]1025-their names . Having replaced these trinkets , [the Jew]1006-the jew took out another : so small that it lay in the palm of [his]1006-the jew hand . There seemed to be some very minute inscription on it ; for [the Jew]1006-the jew laid it flat upon the table , and shading it with [his]1006-the jew hand , pored over it , long and earnestly . At length [he]1006-the jew put it down , as if despairing of success ; and , leaning back in [his]1006-the jew chair , muttered : ' What a fine thing capital punishment is ! [Dead men]5169-dead men never repent ; [dead men]5169-dead men never bring awkward stories to light . Ah , it 's a fine thing for the trade ! Five of 'em[1006-the jew] strung up in a row , and [none left to play booty]1028-none left to play booty , or turn white - livered ! ' As [the Jew]1006-the jew uttered these words , [his]1006-the jew bright dark eyes , which had been staring vacantly before [him]1006-the jew , fell on [Oliver]123-oliver 's face ; [the boy]437-the boy 's eyes were fixed on [his]1006-the jew in mute curiousity ; and although the recognition was only for an instant - for the briefest space of time that can possibly be conceived - it was enough to show [the old man]5173-the old man that [he]5173-the old man had been observed . [He]1006-the jew closed the lid of the box with a loud crash ; and , laying [his]1006-the jew hand on a bread knife which was on the table , started furiously up . [He]1006-the jew trembled very much though ; for , even in [his]1006-the jew terror , [Oliver]123-oliver could see that the knife quivered in the air . '[1006-the jew] What 's that ? ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[1006-the jew] What do [you]1006-the jew watch [me]0-i for ? Why are [you]1006-the jew awake ? What have [you]1006-the jew seen ? Speak out , [boy]4619-boy ! Quick - quick ! for [your]1006-the jew life . ' [I]123-oliver was n't able to sleep any longer , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , meekly . ' [I]123-oliver am very sorry if [I]123-oliver have disturbed [you]4564-sir , [sir]4564-sir . '[123-oliver] ' [You]123-oliver were not awake an hour ago ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , scowling fiercely on [the boy]437-the boy . ' No ! No , indeed ! '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Are [you]123-oliver sure ? '[1006-the jew] cried [the Jew]1006-the jew : with a still fiercer look than before : and a threatening attitude . ' Upon [my]123-oliver word [I]123-oliver was not , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , earnestly . ' [I]123-oliver was not , indeed , [sir]4564-sir . '[123-oliver] ' Tush , tush , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ! '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , abruptly resuming [his]1006-the jew old manner , and playing with the knife a little , before [he]1006-the jew laid it down ; as if to induce the belief that [he]1006-the jew had caught it up , in mere sport . ' Of course [I]1006-the jew know that , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear . [I]1006-the jew only tried to frighten [you]123-oliver . [You]123-oliver 're[1006-the jew] [a brave boy]1034-a brave boy . Ha ! ha ! [you]123-oliver 're [a brave boy]1034-a brave boy , [Oliver]123-oliver . '[123-oliver] [The Jew]1006-the jew rubbed [his]1006-the jew hands with a chuckle , but glanced uneasily at the box , notwithstanding . ' Did [you]123-oliver see any of these pretty things , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , laying [his]1006-the jew hand upon it after a short pause . ' Yes , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Ah ! '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , turning rather pale . ' [They]1038-my little property - [they]1038-my little property 're[1006-the jew] [mine]1006-the jew , [Oliver]123-oliver ; [[my]0-i little property]1038-my little property . All [I]0-i have to live upon , in [my]0-i old age . [The folks]1039-the folks call [me]0-i [a miser]1040-a miser , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . [Only a miser]1042-only a miser ; that 's all . ' [Oliver]123-oliver thought [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman must be [a decided miser to live in such a dirty place , with so many watches]5185-a decided miser to live in such a dirty place , with so many watches ; but , thinking that perhaps [his]123-oliver fondness for [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [the other boys]5187-the other boys , cost [him]123-oliver a good deal of money , [he]123-oliver only cast a deferential look at [the Jew]1006-the jew , and asked if [he]1006-the jew might get up . '[1039-the folks] Certainly , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , certainly , ' replied [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[1039-the folks] Stay . There 's a pitcher of water in the corner by the door . Bring it here ; and [I]0-i 'll give [you]583-my dear a basin to wash in , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . ' [Oliver]123-oliver got up ; walked across [the room]432-the room ; and stooped for an instant to raise the pitcher . When [he]123-oliver turned [his]123-oliver head , the box was gone . [He]123-oliver had scarcely washed [himself]123-oliver , and made everything tidy , by emptying the basin out of the window , agreeably to [the Jew]1006-the jew 's directions , when [the Dodger]5121-the dodger returned : accompanied by [a very sprightly young friend , whom [Oliver]123-oliver had seen smoking on the previous night , and who was now formally introduced to [him]123-oliver as [Charley Bates]179-master bates]5193-a very sprightly young friend , whom oliver had seen smoking on the previous night , and who was now formally introduced to him as charley bates . [The four]5194-the four sat down , to breakfast , on the coffee , and some hot rolls and ham which [the Dodger]5121-the dodger had brought [home]4804-home in the crown of [his]5121-the dodger hat . '[0-i] Well , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , glancing slyly at [Oliver]123-oliver , and addressing [himself]1006-the jew to [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , '[0-i] [I]0-i hope [you]1045-you 've been at work this morning , [[my]0-i dears]1046-my dears ? ' '[1045-you] Hard , ' replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[1045-you] As nails , ' added [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[1045-you] [Good boys]1047-good boys , [good boys]1047-good boys ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[1045-you] What have [you]1045-you got , [Dodger]176-the dodger ? ' '[1045-you] A couple of pocket - books , ' replied [that young gentlman]5201-that young gentlman . '[1045-you] Lined ? ' inquired [the Jew]1006-the jew , with eagerness . '[1045-you] Pretty well , ' replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , producing two pocket - books ; one green , and the other red . '[1045-you] Not so heavy as they might be , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , after looking at the insides carefully ; '[1045-you] but very neat and nicely made . [Ingenious workman]1049-ingenious workman , ai n't [he]176-the dodger , [Oliver]123-oliver ? ' '[123-oliver] Very indeed , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . At which [Mr. Charles Bates]179-master bates laughed uproariously ; very much to the amazement of [Oliver , who saw nothing to laugh at , in anything that had passed]5205-oliver , who saw nothing to laugh at , in anything that had passed . '[4564-sir] And what have [you]123-oliver got , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ? ' said [Fagin]174-fagin to [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[123-oliver] Wipes , ' replied [Master Bates]179-master bates ; at the same time producing four pocket - handkerchiefs . '[123-oliver] Well , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , inspecting them closely ; '[123-oliver] they 're very good ones , very . [You]123-oliver have n't marked them well , though , [Charley]179-master bates ; so the marks shall be picked out with a needle , and [we]5207-we 'll teach [Oliver]123-oliver how to do it . Shall [us]5207-we , [Oliver]123-oliver , eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! '[123-oliver] ' If [you]4564-sir please , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [You]123-oliver 'd like to be able to make pocket - handkerchiefs as easy as [Charley Bates]179-master bates , would n't [you]123-oliver , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Very much , indeed , if [you]4564-sir 'll teach [me]123-oliver , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . [Master Bates]179-master bates saw something so exquisitely ludicrous in this reply , that [he]179-master bates burst into another laugh ; which laugh , meeting the coffee [he]179-master bates was drinking , and carrying it down some wrong channel , very nearly terminated in [his]179-master bates premature suffocation . ' [He]123-oliver is so jolly green ! '[179-master bates] said [Charley]179-master bates when [he]179-master bates recovered , as an apology to [the company]1053-the company for [his]179-master bates unpolite behaviour . [The Dodger]5121-the dodger said nothing , but [he]5121-the dodger smoothed [Oliver]123-oliver 's hair over [his]5121-the dodger eyes , and said [he]5121-the dodger 'd know better , by and by ; upon which [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , observing [Oliver]123-oliver 's colour mounting , changed the subject by asking whether there had been much of [a crowd]1056-a crowd at the execution that morning ? This made [him]4702-the old gentleman wonder more and more ; for it was plain from the replies of [the two boys]1057-the two boys that [they]1057-the two boys had both been [there]4617-there ; and [Oliver]123-oliver naturally wondered how [they]1057-the two boys could possibly have found time to be so very industrious . When the breakfast was cleared away ; [the merry old gentlman]1059-the merry old gentlman and [the two boys]1057-the two boys played at a very curious and uncommon game , which was performed in this way . [The merry old gentleman]4552-the merry old gentleman , placing a snuff - box in one pocket of [his]4552-the merry old gentleman trousers , a note - case in the other , and a watch in [his]4552-the merry old gentleman waistcoat pocket , with a guard - chain round [his]4552-the merry old gentleman neck , and sticking a mock diamond pin in [his]4552-the merry old gentleman shirt : buttoned [his]4552-the merry old gentleman coat tight round [him]4552-the merry old gentleman , and putting [his]4552-the merry old gentleman spectacle - case and handkerchief in [his]4552-the merry old gentleman pockets , trotted up and down [the room]432-the room with a stick , in imitation of the manner in which [old gentlemen]1063-old gentlemen walk about [the streets]758-the streets any hour in the day . Sometimes [he]4552-the merry old gentleman stopped at [the fire - place]1065-the fire - place , and sometimes at the door , making believe that [he]4552-the merry old gentleman was staring with all [his]4552-the merry old gentleman might into [shop]1066-shop - windows . At such times , [he]4552-the merry old gentleman would look constantly round [him]4552-the merry old gentleman , for fear of [thieves]1067-thieves , and would keep slapping all [his]4552-the merry old gentleman pockets in turn , to see that [he]4552-the merry old gentleman had n't lost anything , in such a very funny and natural manner , that [Oliver]123-oliver laughed till the tears ran down [his]123-oliver face . All this time , [the two boys]1057-the two boys followed [him]4552-the merry old gentleman closely about : getting out of [his]4552-the merry old gentleman sight , so nimbly , every time [he]4552-the merry old gentleman turned round , that it was impossible to follow [their]1057-the two boys motions . At last , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger trod upon [his]4552-the merry old gentleman toes , or ran upon [his]4552-the merry old gentleman boot accidently , while [Charley Bates]179-master bates stumbled up against [him]4552-the merry old gentleman behind ; and in that one moment [they]1057-the two boys took from [him]4552-the merry old gentleman , with the most extraordinary rapidity , snuff - box , note - case , watch - guard , chain , shirt - pin , pocket - handkerchief , even the spectacle - case . If [the old gentlman]1070-the old gentlman felt a hand in any one of [his]1070-the old gentlman pockets , [he]1070-the old gentlman cried out where it was ; and then the game began all over again . When this game had been played a great many times , [a couple of [young ladies]1072-young ladies]1071-a couple of young ladies called to see [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman ; one of whom was named [Bet]180-miss betsy , and [the other]4696-the other [Nancy]127-nancy . [They]1071-a couple of young ladies wore a good deal of hair , not very neatly turned up behind , and were rather untidy about the shoes and stockings . [They]1071-a couple of young ladies were not exactly pretty , perhaps ; but [they]1071-a couple of young ladies had a great deal of colour in [their]1071-a couple of young ladies faces , and looked quite stout and hearty . Being remarkably free and agreeable in [their]1071-a couple of young ladies manners , [Oliver]123-oliver thought [[them]1071-a couple of young ladies very nice girls]1075-them very nice girls indeed . As there is no doubt [they]1071-a couple of young ladies were . [The visitors]1076-the visitors stopped a long time . Spirits were produced , in consequence of one of [the young ladies]1077-the young ladies complaining of a coldness in [her]4696-the other inside ; and the conversation took a very convivial and improving turn . At length , [Charley Bates]179-master bates expressed [his]179-master bates opinion that it was time to pad the hoof . This , it occurred to [Oliver]123-oliver , must be [French]181-french for going out ; for directly afterwards , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , and [Charley]179-master bates , and [the two young ladies]1079-the two young ladies , went away together , having been kindly furnished by [the amiable old Jew]126-the jew with money to spend . ' There , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin . ' That 's a pleasant life , is n't it ? [They]1076-the visitors have gone out for the day . '[174-fagin] ' Have [they]1076-the visitors done work , [sir]4564-sir ? '[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Yes , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' that is , unless [they]1076-the visitors should unexpectedly come across any , when [they]1076-the visitors are out ; and [they]1076-the visitors wo n't neglect it , if [they]1076-the visitors do , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , depend upon it . Make 'em[1006-the jew] [[your]123-oliver models]1081-your models , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . Make 'em [[your]123-oliver models]1081-your models , '[0-i] tapping the fire - shovel on the hearth to add force to [his]0-i words ; ' do everything [they]1076-the visitors bid [you]123-oliver , and take [their]1076-the visitors advice in all matters - especially [the Dodger]5121-the dodger 's , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear . [He]5121-the dodger 'll be [a great man]5217-a great man [himself]5121-the dodger , and will make [you]123-oliver one too , if [you]123-oliver take pattern by [him]5121-the dodger . - Is [my]1006-the jew handkerchief hanging out of [my]1006-the jew pocket , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , stopping short . ' Yes , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver . ' See if [you]4564-sir can take it out , without [my]123-oliver feeling it ; as [you]4564-sir saw [them]5220-them do , when [we]5221-we were at play this morning . '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver held up the bottom of the pocket with one hand , as [he]123-oliver had seen [the Dodger]5121-the dodger hold it , and drew the handkerchief lightly out of it with the other . ' Is it gone ? '[1006-the jew] cried [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Here it is , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver , showing it in [his]123-oliver hand . ' [You]123-oliver 're[123-oliver] [a clever boy]1086-a clever boy , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the playful old gentleman]5223-the playful old gentleman , patting [Oliver]123-oliver on the head approvingly . '[1086-a clever boy] [I]0-i never saw [a sharper lad]1088-a sharper lad . Here 's a shilling for [you]123-oliver . If [you]123-oliver go on , in this way , [you]123-oliver 'll be [the greatest man of the time]1089-the greatest man of the time . And now come here , and [I]0-i 'll show [you]123-oliver how to take the marks out of the handkerchiefs . ' [Oliver]123-oliver wondered what picking [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman 's pocket in play , had to do with [his]123-oliver chances of being [a great man]5217-a great man . But , thinking that [the Jew]1006-the jew , being so much [[his]123-oliver senior]5227-his senior , must know best , [he]123-oliver followed [him]123-oliver quietly to the table , and was soon deeply involved in [his]123-oliver new study . CHAPTER X [OLIVER]123-oliver BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH [THE CHARACTERS OF [[HIS]123-oliver NEW ASSOCIATES]5229-his new associates]5228-the characters of his new associates ; AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE . BEING A SHORT , BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER , IN THIS HISTORY For many days , [Oliver]123-oliver remained in [[the Jew]1006-the jew 's room]5231-the jew 's room , picking the marks out of the pocket - handkerchief , of which a great number were brought [home]4804-home , and sometimes taking part in the game already described : which [the two boys]1057-the two boys and [the Jew]1006-the jew played , regularly , every morning . At length , [he]123-oliver began to languish for fresh air , and took many occasions of earnestly entreating [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman to allow [him]123-oliver to go out to work with [[his]123-oliver two companions]5236-his two companions . [Oliver]123-oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed , by what [he]123-oliver had seen of the stern morality of [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman 's character . Whenever [the Dodger]176-the dodger or [Charley Bates]179-master bates came [home]4804-home at night , empty - handed , [he]123-oliver would expatiate with great vehemence on the misery of idle and lazy habits ; and would enforce upon [them]5236-his two companions the necessity of an active life , by sending [them]5236-his two companions supperless to bed . On one occasion , indeed , [he]123-oliver even went so far as to knock [them]5236-his two companions both down [a flight of stairs]5239-a flight of stairs ; but this was carrying out [his]123-oliver virtuous precepts to an unusual extent . At length , one morning , [Oliver]123-oliver obtained the permission [he]123-oliver had so eagerly sought . There had been no handkerchiefs to work upon , for two or three days , and the dinners had been rather meagre . Perhaps these were reasons for [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman 's giving [his]123-oliver assent ; but , whether they were or no , [he]4702-the old gentleman told [Oliver]123-oliver [he]123-oliver might go , and placed [him]123-oliver under the joint guardianship of [Charley Bates]179-master bates , and [[his]4702-the old gentleman friend]839-his friend [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . [The three boys]4602-the three boys sallied out ; [the Dodger]5121-the dodger with [his]5121-the dodger coat - sleeves tucked up , and [his]5121-the dodger hat cocked , as usual ; [Master Bates]179-master bates sauntering along with [his]179-master bates hands in [his]179-master bates pockets ; and [Oliver]123-oliver between [them]4602-the three boys , wondering where [they]4602-the three boys were going , and what branch of manufacture [he]123-oliver would be instructed in , first . The pace at which [they]4602-the three boys went , was such [a very lazy , ill - looking saunter]5245-a very lazy , ill - looking saunter , that [Oliver]123-oliver soon began to think [[his]123-oliver companions]494-his companions were going to deceive [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , by not going to work at all . [The Dodger]176-the dodger had a vicious propensity , too , of pulling the caps from the heads of [small boys]5248-small boys and tossing them down areas ; while [Charley Bates]179-master bates exhibited some very loose notions concerning the rights of property , by pilfering divers apples and onions from the stalls at [the kennel sides]5249-the kennel sides , and thrusting them into pockets which were so surprisingly capacious , that they seemed to undermine [his]179-master bates whole suit of clothes in every direction . These things looked so bad , that [Oliver]123-oliver was on the point of declaring [his]123-oliver intention of seeking [his]123-oliver way back , in the best way [he]123-oliver could ; when [his]123-oliver thoughts were suddenly directed into another channel , by a very mysterious change of behaviour on the part of [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . [They]4602-the three boys were just emerging from a narrow court not far from [the open square in [Clerkenwell]25-clerkenwell]5251-the open square in clerkenwell , which is yet called , by some strange perversion of terms , '[0-i] The Green ' : when [the Dodger]5121-the dodger made a sudden stop ; and , laying [his]5121-the dodger finger on [his]5121-the dodger lip , drew [[his]5121-the dodger companions]494-his companions back again , with the greatest caution and circumspection . '[1094-stop thief] What 's the matter ? ' demanded [Oliver]123-oliver . '[1094-stop thief] Hush ! ' replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[1094-stop thief] Do [you]1090-you see [that old cove at the book - stall]1091-that old cove at the book - stall ? ' '[4702-the old gentleman] [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman over the way ? ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4702-the old gentleman] Yes , [I]0-i see [him]4702-the old gentleman . ' '[4702-the old gentleman] [He]4702-the old gentleman 'll do , ' said [the Doger]5255-the doger . '[4702-the old gentleman] A prime plant , ' observed [Master Charley Bates]179-master bates . [Oliver]123-oliver looked from [one to the other]5256-one to the other , with the greatest surprise ; but [he]123-oliver was not permitted to make any inquiries ; for [the two boys]1057-the two boys walked stealthily across [the road]4910-the road , and slunk close behind [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman towards whom [his]123-oliver attention had been directed . [Oliver]123-oliver walked a few paces after [them]1057-the two boys ; and , not knowing whether to advance or retire , stood looking on in silent amazement . [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman was [a very respectable - looking personage , with a powdered head and gold spectacles]5261-a very respectable - looking personage , with a powdered head and gold spectacles . [He]4702-the old gentleman was dressed in a bottle - green coat with a black velvet collar ; wore white trousers ; and carried a smart bamboo cane under [his]4702-the old gentleman arm . [He]4702-the old gentleman had taken up a book from [the stall]5262-the stall , and there [he]4702-the old gentleman stood , reading away , as hard as if [he]4702-the old gentleman were in [his]4702-the old gentleman elbow - chair , in [his]4702-the old gentleman own study . It is very possible that [he]4702-the old gentleman fancied [himself]4702-the old gentleman [there]4617-there , indeed ; for it was plain , from [his]4702-the old gentleman abstraction , that [he]4702-the old gentleman saw not the book - stall , nor [the street]353-the street , nor [the boys]486-the boys , nor , in short , anything but the book itself : which [he]4702-the old gentleman was reading straight through : turning over the leaf when [he]4702-the old gentleman got to the bottom of a page , beginning at the top line of the next one , and going regularly on , with the greatest interest and eagerness . What was [Oliver]123-oliver 's horror and alarm as [he]123-oliver stood a few paces off , looking on with [his]123-oliver eyelids as wide open as they would possibly go , to see [the Dodger]5121-the dodger plunge [his]5121-the dodger hand into [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman 's pocket , and draw from thence a handkerchief ! To see [him]4702-the old gentleman hand the same to [Charley Bates]179-master bates ; and finally to behold [them]5268-them , both running away round the corner at full speed ! In an instant the whole mystery of the hankerchiefs , and the watches , and the jewels , and [the Jew]1006-the jew , rushed upon [the boy]437-the boy 's mind . [He]4702-the old gentleman stood , for a moment , with the blood so tingling through all [his]4702-the old gentleman veins from terror , that [he]4702-the old gentleman felt as if [he]4702-the old gentleman were in a burning fire ; then , confused and frightened , [he]4702-the old gentleman took to [his]4702-the old gentleman heels ; and , not knowing what [he]4702-the old gentleman did , made off as fast as [he]4702-the old gentleman could lay [his]4702-the old gentleman feet to the ground . This was all done in a minute 's space . In the very instant when [Oliver]123-oliver began to run , [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , putting [his]4702-the old gentleman hand to [his]4702-the old gentleman pocket , and missing [his]4702-the old gentleman handkerchief , turned sharp round . Seeing [the boy scudding away at such a rapid pace]5272-the boy scudding away at such a rapid pace , [he]123-oliver very naturally concluded [him]123-oliver to be [the depredator]5273-the depredator ; and shouting '[1093-thief] Stop [thief]1093-thief ! ' with all [his]123-oliver might , made off after [him]123-oliver , book in hand . But [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman was not [the only person who raised the hue - and - cry]5275-the only person who raised the hue - and - cry . [The Dodger]5121-the dodger and [Master Bates]179-master bates , unwilling to attract public attention by running down [the open street]933-the open street , had merely retired into the very first doorway round the corner . [They]5278-they no sooner heard the cry , and saw [Oliver]123-oliver running , than , guessing exactly how the matter stood , [they]5278-they issued forth with great promptitude ; and , shouting '[1093-thief] [Stop thief]1094-stop thief ! ' too , joined in the pursuit like [good citizens]5279-good citizens . Although [Oliver]123-oliver had been brought up by [philosophers]5280-philosophers , [he]123-oliver was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self - preservation is the first law of nature . If [he]123-oliver had been , perhaps [he]123-oliver would have been prepared for this . Not being prepared , however , it alarmed [him]123-oliver the more ; so away [he]123-oliver went like the wind , with [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman and [the two boys]1057-the two boys roaring and shouting behind [him]123-oliver . '[1093-thief] Stop [thief]1093-thief ! Stop [thief]1093-thief ! ' There is a magic in the sound . [The tradesman]5283-the tradesman leaves [his]5283-the tradesman counter , and [the car - man]5284-the car - man [his]5283-the tradesman waggon ; [the butcher]5285-the butcher throws down [his]5283-the tradesman tray ; [the baker]5286-the baker [his]5283-the tradesman basket ; [the milkman]5287-the milkman [his]5283-the tradesman pail ; [the errand - boy]5288-the errand - boy [his]5283-the tradesman parcels ; [the school - boy]5289-the school - boy [his]5283-the tradesman marbles ; [the paviour]5290-the paviour [his]5283-the tradesman pickaxe ; [the child]321-the child [his]5283-the tradesman battledore . Away [they]5292-they run , pell - mell , helter - skelter , slap - dash : tearing , yelling , screaming , knocking down [the passengers]5293-the passengers as [they]5292-they turn the corners , rousing up the dogs , and astonishing the fowls : and [streets]5294-streets , [squares]5295-squares , and [courts]5296-courts , re - echo with the sound . '[1093-thief] Stop [thief]1093-thief ! [Stop thief]1094-stop thief ! ' The cry is taken up by a hundred voices , and [the crowd]5297-the crowd accumulate at every turning . Away [they]5292-they fly , splashing through the mud , and rattling along the pavements : up go the windows , out run [the people]396-the people , onward bear [the mob]5299-the mob , [a whole audience desert Punch in the very thickest of the plot]5300-a whole audience desert punch in the very thickest of the plot , and , joining [the rushing throng]5301-the rushing throng , swell the shout , and lend fresh vigour to the cry , '[1094-stop thief] [Stop thief]1094-stop thief ! Stop [thief]1093-thief ! ' '[1093-thief] Stop thief ! [Stop thief]1094-stop thief ! ' There is a passion FOR hunting something deeply implanted in the human breast . [One wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion]5302-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion ; terror in [his]5283-the tradesman looks ; agony in [his]5283-the tradesman eyes ; large drops of perspiration streaming down [his]5283-the tradesman face ; strains every nerve to make head upon [[his]5283-the tradesman pursuers]5303-his pursuers ; and as [they]5292-they follow on [his]5283-the tradesman track , and gain upon [him]5283-the tradesman every instant , [they]5292-they hail [his]5283-the tradesman decreasing strength with joy . '[1094-stop thief] Stop [thief]1093-thief ! ' Ay , stop [him]1093-thief for God 's sake , were it only in mercy ! Stopped at last ! A clever blow . [He]1093-thief is down upon [the pavement]5304-the pavement ; and [the crowd]5297-the crowd eagerly gather round [him]1093-thief : [each new comer]5306-each new comer , jostling and struggling with [the others]5307-the others to catch a glimpse . '[1093-thief] Stand aside ! ' '[1093-thief] Give [him]1093-thief a little air ! ' '[1093-thief] Nonsense ! [he]1093-thief do n't deserve it . ' '[4618-the gentleman] Where 's [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman ? ' '[1093-thief] Here [his]1093-thief is , coming down [the street]353-the street . ' '[1093-thief] Make room there for [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman ! ' '[1093-thief] Is this [the boy]437-the boy , [sir]4564-sir ! ' '[4564-sir] Yes . ' [Oliver]123-oliver lay , covered with mud and dust , and bleeding from the mouth , looking wildly round upon the heap of faces that surrounded [him]123-oliver , when [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman was officiously dragged and pushed into the circle by [the foremost of [the pursuers]5310-the pursuers]5309-the foremost of the pursuers . '[4564-sir] Yes , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , '[4564-sir] [I]0-i am afraid it is [the boy]437-the boy . ' '[437-the boy] Afraid ! ' murmured [the crowd]5297-the crowd . '[437-the boy] That 's [a good ' un]5313-a good ' un ! '[4564-sir] ' [Poor fellow]863-poor fellow ! '[4618-the gentleman] said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , ' [he]437-the boy has hurt [himself]437-the boy . '[4618-the gentleman] ' [I]1110-a great lubberly fellow did that , [sir]4564-sir , '[1110-a great lubberly fellow] said [a great lubberly fellow]1110-a great lubberly fellow , stepping forward ; ' and preciously [I]437-the boy cut [my]437-the boy knuckle agin '[437-the boy] [his]437-the boy mouth . [I]0-i stopped [him]437-the boy , [sir]4564-sir . ' [The follow]5316-the follow touched [his]5316-the follow hat with a grin , expecting something for [his]5316-the follow pains ; but , [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , eyeing [him]5316-the follow with an expression of dislike , look anxiously round , as if [he]4702-the old gentleman contemplated running away [himself]4702-the old gentleman : which it is very possible [he]4702-the old gentleman might have attempted to do , and thus have afforded another chase , had not [a police officer who is generally [the last person to arrive in such cases at that moment]5319-the last person to arrive in such cases at that moment made [his]4702-the old gentleman way through [the crowd]5297-the crowd]5318-a police officer who is generally the last person to arrive in such cases at that moment made his way through the crowd , and seized [Oliver]123-oliver by the collar . '[0-i] Come , get up , ' said [the man]4928-the man , roughly . '[0-i] It was n't [me]0-i indeed , [sir]4564-sir . Indeed , indeed , it was [two other boys]1113-two other boys , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , clasping [his]123-oliver hands passionately , and looking round . '[1113-two other boys] [They]1113-two other boys are here somewhere . ' '[1113-two other boys] Oh no , [they]1113-two other boys ai n't , ' said [the officer]5322-the officer . [He]0-i meant this to be ironical , but it was true besides ; for [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [Charley Bates]179-master bates had filed off down [the first convenient court [they]1113-two other boys came to]5324-the first convenient court they came to . '[1113-two other boys] Come , get up ! ' '[1113-two other boys] Do n't hurt [him]1114-you , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , compassionately . '[1113-two other boys] Oh no , [I]0-i wo n't hurt [him]1114-you , ' replied [the officer]5322-the officer , tearing [his]0-i jacket half off [his]0-i back , in proof thereof . '[0-i] Come , [I]0-i know [you]1114-you ; it wo n't do . Will [you]1114-you stand upon [your]1114-you legs , [[you]1114-you young devil]1115-you young devil ? ' [Oliver]123-oliver , who could hardly stand , made a shift to raise [himself]123-oliver on [his]123-oliver feet , and was at once lugged along [the streets]758-the streets by the jacket - collar , at a rapid pace . [The gentleman]4618-the gentleman walked on with [them]1113-two other boys by [the officer]5322-the officer 's side ; and as many of [the crowd as could achieve the feat]5330-the crowd as could achieve the feat , got a little ahead , and stared back at [Oliver]123-oliver from time to time . [The boys]486-the boys shouted in triumph ; and on [they]486-the boys went . [CHAPTER XI TREATS OF MR . FANG]182-chapter xi treats of mr . fang [THE POLICE MAGISTRATE]5332-the police magistrate ; AND FURNISHES [A SLIGHT SPECIMEN OF [HIS]5332-the police magistrate MODE OF ADMINISTERING JUSTICE The offence had been committed within [the district]5042-the district , and indeed in [the immediate neighborhood of]5335-the immediate neighborhood of , [a very notorious [metropolitan police office]5337-metropolitan police office]5336-a very notorious metropolitan police office]5333-a slight specimen of his mode of administering justice the offence had been committed within the district , and indeed in the immediate neighborhood of , a very notorious metropolitan police office . [The crowd]5297-the crowd had only the satisfaction of accompanying [Oliver]123-oliver through [two or three streets]5339-two or three streets , and down [a place called [Mutton Hill]26-mutton hill]5340-a place called mutton hill , when [he]123-oliver was led beneath [a low archway]5341-a low archway , and up [a dirty court]5342-a dirty court , into [this dispensary of summary justice]5343-this dispensary of summary justice , by the back way . It was [a small paved yard into which [they]5297-the crowd turned]5344-a small paved yard into which they turned ; and [here]351-here [they]5297-the crowd encountered [a stout man]5346-a stout man with a bunch of whiskers on [his]5346-a stout man face , and a bunch of keys in [his]5346-a stout man hand . '[1114-you] What 's the matter now ? ' said [the man]4928-the man carelessly . '[1116-a young fogle - hunter] [A young fogle - hunter]1116-a young fogle - hunter , ' replied [the man who had [Oliver]123-oliver in charge]5348-the man who had oliver in charge . '[1116-a young fogle - hunter] Are [you]1116-a young fogle - hunter [the party that 's been robbed]1117-the party that 's been robbed , [sir]4564-sir ? ' inquired [the man with the keys]5349-the man with the keys . '[4564-sir] Yes , [I]0-i am , ' replied [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman ; '[4564-sir] but [I]0-i am not sure that [this boy]4803-this boy actually took the handkerchief . [I]0-i - [I]0-i would rather not press the case . ' '[0-i] Must go before [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate now , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [the man]4928-the man . '[4564-sir] [His]4803-this boy worship will be disengaged in half a minute . Now , [young gallows]1122-young gallows ! ' This was an invitation for [Oliver]123-oliver to enter through a door which [he]123-oliver unlocked as [he]123-oliver spoke , and which led into [a stone cell]685-a stone cell . Here [he]123-oliver was searched ; and nothing being found upon [him]123-oliver , locked up . [This cell]5353-this cell was in shape and size something like an area cellar , only not so light . [It]5353-this cell was most intolerably dirty ; for [it]5353-this cell was Monday morning ; and [it]5353-this cell had been tenanted by [six drunken people]5354-six drunken people , who had been locked up , elsewhere , since Saturday night . But this is little . In [[our]5355-our station]5356-our station - [houses]5141-houses , [men]416-men and [women]5143-women are every night confined on the most trivial charges - the word is worth noting - in [dungeons]5360-dungeons , compared with which , those in [Newgate]27-newgate , occupied by [the most atrocious felons]5361-the most atrocious felons , tried , found guilty , and under sentence of death , are palaces . Let [any one who doubts this]5362-any one who doubts this , compare [the two]5363-the two . [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman looked almost as rueful as [Oliver]123-oliver when the key grated in the lock . [He]4702-the old gentleman turned with a sigh to the book , which had been the innocent cause of all this disturbance . '[1122-young gallows] There is something in [that boy]4657-that boy 's face , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman to [himself]4702-the old gentleman as [he]4702-the old gentleman walked slowly away , tapping [his]4702-the old gentleman chin with the cover of the book , in a thoughtful manner ; '[0-i] something that touches and interests [me]0-i . Can [he]4657-that boy be innocent ? [He]4657-that boy looked like - Bye the bye , ' exclaimed [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , halting very abruptly , and staring up into the sky , '[4657-that boy] Bless [my]0-i soul ! - where have [I]0-i seen something like that look before ? ' After musing for some minutes , [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman walked , with the same meditative face , into a back anteroom opening from [the yard]4955-the yard ; and there , retiring into a corner , called up before [his]4702-the old gentleman mind 's eye a vast amphitheatre of [faces over which a dusky curtain had hung for many years]5369-faces over which a dusky curtain had hung for many years . '[0-i] No , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , shaking [his]4702-the old gentleman head ; '[0-i] it must be imagination . [He]0-i wandered over [them]1124-them again . [He]0-i had called them into view , and it was not easy to replace the shroud that had so long concealed them . There were the faces of [friends]1125-friends , and [foes]1126-foes , and of many that had been [almost strangers]1127-almost strangers peering intrusively from [the crowd]5297-the crowd ; there were the faces of [young and blooming girls]1129-young and blooming girls that were now [old women]1130-old women ; there were faces that [the grave]792-the grave had changed and closed upon , but which the mind , superior to its power , still dressed in [their]1124-them old freshness and beauty , calling back the lustre of the eyes , the brightness of the smile , the beaming of the soul through its mask of clay , and whispering of beauty beyond [the tomb]1132-the tomb , changed but to be heightened , and taken from earth only to be set up as a light , to shed a soft and gentle glow upon the path to Heaven . But [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman could recall no one countenance of which [Oliver]123-oliver 's features bore a trace . So , [he]0-i heaved a sigh over the recollections [he]0-i awakened ; and being , happily for [himself]0-i , [an absent old gentleman]1134-an absent old gentleman , buried them again in the pages of the musty book . [He]0-i was roused by a touch on the shoulder , and a request from [the man with the keys]5349-the man with the keys to follow [him]0-i into [the office]4687-the office . [He]0-i closed [his]0-i book hastily ; and was at once ushered into the imposing presence of [the renowned Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . [The office]4687-the office was a front parlour , with a panelled wall . [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang sat behind a bar , at the upper end ; and on one side the door was a sort of wooden pen in which poor little [Oliver]123-oliver was already deposited ; trembling very much at the awfulness of the scene . [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang was [a lean , long - backed , stiff - necked , middle - sized man , with no great quantity of hair , and what [he]183-mr. fang had , growing on the back and sides of [his]183-mr. fang head]1138-a lean , long - backed , stiff - necked , middle - sized man , with no great quantity of hair , and what he had , growing on the back and sides of his head . [His]183-mr. fang face was stern , and much flushed . If [he]183-mr. fang were really not in the habit of drinking rather more than was exactly good for [him]183-mr. fang , [he]183-mr. fang might have brought action against [his]183-mr. fang countenance for libel , and have recovered heavy damages . [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman bowed respectfully ; and advancing to [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate 's desk , said , suiting the action to the word , ' That is [my]0-i name and address , [sir]4564-sir . '[0-i] [He]0-i then withdrew a pace or two ; and , with another polite and gentlemanly inclination of the head , waited to be questioned . Now , it so happened that [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang was at that moment perusing a leading article in a newspaper of the morning , adverting to some recent decision of [his]183-mr. fang , and commending [him]183-mr. fang , for the three hundred and fiftieth time , to the special and particular notice of [the Secretary of State for the Home Department]1141-the secretary of state for the home department . [He]183-mr. fang was out of temper ; and [he]183-mr. fang looked up with an angry scowl . ' Who are [you]4702-the old gentleman ? '[183-mr. fang] said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman pointed , with some surprise , to [his]4702-the old gentleman card . ' [Officer]5372-officer ! '[183-mr. fang] said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang , tossing the card contemptuously away with the newspaper . ' Who is [this fellow]5373-this fellow ? '[183-mr. fang] ' [My]4702-the old gentleman name , [sir]4564-sir , '[4702-the old gentleman] said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , speaking like [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman , ' [my]4702-the old gentleman name , [sir]4564-sir , is [Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow . Permit [me]4702-the old gentleman to inquire the name of [the magistrate who offers a gratuitous and unprovoked insult to [a respectable person]5377-a respectable person , under the protection of the bench]5376-the magistrate who offers a gratuitous and unprovoked insult to a respectable person , under the protection of the bench . '[4702-the old gentleman] Saying this , [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow looked around [the office]4687-the office as if in search of [some person who would afford [him]125-mr. brownlow the required information]1146-some person who would afford him the required information . ' [Officer]5372-officer ! '[183-mr. fang] said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang , throwing the paper on one side , ' what 's [this fellow]5373-this fellow charged with ? '[183-mr. fang] ' [He]5373-this fellow 's not charged at all , [[your]4564-sir worship]587-your worship , '[5322-the officer] replied [the officer]5322-the officer . ' [He]5373-this fellow appears against [this boy]4803-this boy , [your]4564-sir worship . '[5322-the officer] [[His]125-mr. brownlow worship]1148-his worship knew this perfectly well ; but it was a good annoyance , and a safe one . ' Appears against [the boy]437-the boy , does [he]5373-this fellow ? '[183-mr. fang] said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang , surveying [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow contemptuously from head to foot . ' Swear [him]5373-this fellow ! '[125-mr. brownlow] ' Before [I]125-mr. brownlow am sworn , [I]125-mr. brownlow must beg to say one word , '[125-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow ; ' and that is , that [I]125-mr. brownlow really never , without actual experience , could have believed - '[125-mr. brownlow] ' Hold [your]125-mr. brownlow tongue , [sir]4564-sir ! '[183-mr. fang] said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang , peremptorily . ' [I]4702-the old gentleman will not , [sir]4564-sir ! '[4702-the old gentleman] replied [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . ' Hold [your]4564-sir tongue this instant , or [I]183-mr. fang 'll have [you]4564-sir turned out of [the office]4687-the office ! '[183-mr. fang] said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . ' [You]1150-an insolent impertinent fellow 're[183-mr. fang] [an insolent impertinent fellow]1150-an insolent impertinent fellow . How dare [you]1150-an insolent impertinent fellow bully [a magistrate]1151-a magistrate ! ' '[1150-an insolent impertinent fellow] What ! ' exclaimed [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , reddening . '[1150-an insolent impertinent fellow] Swear [this person]1152-this person ! ' said [Fang]183-mr. fang to [the clerk]789-the clerk . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll not hear another word . Swear [him]1152-this person . ' [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow 's indignation was greatly roused ; but reflecting perhaps , that [he]125-mr. brownlow might only injure [the boy]437-the boy by giving vent to it , [he]125-mr. brownlow suppressed [his]125-mr. brownlow feelings and submitted to be sworn at once . '[1152-this person] Now , ' said [Fang]183-mr. fang , '[1152-this person] what 's the charge against [this boy]4803-this boy ? What have [you]0-i got to say , [sir]4564-sir ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i was standing at a bookstall - ' [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow began . '[0-i] Hold [your]4564-sir tongue , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . '[1156-policeman] [Policeman]1156-policeman ! Where 's [the policeman]1157-the policeman ? Here , swear [this policeman]1158-this policeman . Now , [policeman]1156-policeman , what is this ? ' [The policeman]1157-the policeman , with becoming humility , related how [he]1157-the policeman had taken the charge ; how [he]1157-the policeman had searched [Oliver]125-mr. brownlow , and found nothing on [[his]1157-the policeman person]5390-his person ; and how that was all [he]1157-the policeman knew about it . '[1156-policeman] Are there [any witnesses]1160-any witnesses ? ' inquired [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . '[1160-any witnesses] None , [[your]4564-sir worship]587-your worship , ' replied [the policeman]1157-the policeman . [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang sat silent for some minutes , and then , turning round to [the prosecutor]5392-the prosecutor , said in a towering passion . '[587-your worship] Do [you]4564-sir mean to state what [your]4564-sir complaint against [this boy]4803-this boy is , [man]1163-man , or do [you]4564-sir not ? [You]4564-sir have been sworn . Now , if [you]4564-sir stand there , refusing to give evidence , [I]0-i 'll punish [you]4564-sir for disrespect to the bench ; [I]0-i will , by - ' By what , or by whom , [nobody]354-nobody knows , for [the clerk]789-the clerk and [jailor]5395-jailor coughed very loud , just at the right moment ; and [the former]5396-the former dropped a heavy book upon the floor , thus preventing the word from being heard - accidently , of course . With many interruptions , and repeated insults , [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow contrived to state [his]125-mr. brownlow case ; observing that , in the surprise of the moment , [he]125-mr. brownlow had run after [the boy]437-the boy because [he]125-mr. brownlow had saw [him]437-the boy running away ; and expressing [his]125-mr. brownlow hope that , if [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate should believe [him]125-mr. brownlow , although not actually [the thief]5399-the thief , to be connected with [the thieves]5400-the thieves , [he]125-mr. brownlow would deal as leniently with [him]1164-he as justice would allow . '[1164-he] [He]1164-he has been hurt already , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman in conclusion . '[1164-he] And [I]0-i fear , ' [he]0-i added , with great energy , looking towards the bar , '[0-i] [I]0-i really fear that [he]1164-he is ill . ' '[0-i] Oh ! yes , [I]0-i dare say ! ' said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang , with a sneer . '[0-i] Come , none of [your]0-i tricks here , [[you]0-i young vagabond]1165-you young vagabond ; [they]1166-they wo n't do . What 's [your]0-i name ? ' [Oliver]125-mr. brownlow tried to reply but [his]125-mr. brownlow tongue failed [him]125-mr. brownlow . [He]125-mr. brownlow was deadly pale ; and the whole place seemed turning round and round . '[0-i] What 's [your]0-i name , [[you]0-i hardened scoundrel]1167-you hardened scoundrel ? ' demanded [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . '[5372-officer] [Officer]5372-officer , what 's [his]1164-he name ? ' This was addressed to [a bluff old fellow]5402-a bluff old fellow , in a striped waistcoat , who was standing by the bar . [He]5372-officer bent over [Oliver]125-mr. brownlow , and repeated the inquiry ; but finding [him]125-mr. brownlow really incapable of understanding the question ; and knowing that [his]125-mr. brownlow not replying would only infuriate [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate the more , and add to the severity of [his]125-mr. brownlow sentence ; [he]5372-officer hazarded a guess . '[1164-he] [He]1164-he says [his]1164-he name 's [Tom White]184-tom white , [[your]5372-officer worship]587-your worship , ' said [the kind - hearted thief - taker]5404-the kind - hearted thief - taker . '[184-tom white] Oh , [he]1164-he wo n't speak out , wo n't [he]1164-he ? ' said [Fang]183-mr. fang . '[1164-he] Very well , very well . Where does [he]1164-he live ? ' '[1164-he] Where [he]1164-he can , [[your]5372-officer worship]587-your worship , ' replied [the officer]5322-the officer ; again pretending to receive [Oliver]125-mr. brownlow 's answer . '[587-your worship] Has [he]1164-he [any parents]1171-any parents ? ' inquired [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . '[1164-he] [He]1164-he says [they]1171-any parents died in [his]1164-he infancy , [[your]5372-officer worship]587-your worship , ' replied [the officer]5322-the officer : hazarding the usual reply . At this point of the inquiry , [Oliver]125-mr. brownlow raised [his]125-mr. brownlow head ; and , looking round with imploring eyes , murmured a feeble prayer for a draught of water . '[1164-he] Stuff and nonsense ! ' said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang : '[1164-he] do n't try to make a fool of [me]0-i . ' '[1164-he] [I]0-i think [he]1164-he really is ill , [[your]5372-officer worship]587-your worship , ' remonstrated [the officer]5322-the officer . '[0-i] [I]0-i know better , ' said [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . '[0-i] Take care of [him]1164-he , [officer]5372-officer , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , raising [his]4702-the old gentleman hands instinctively ; '[0-i] [he]1164-he 'll fall down . ' '[0-i] Stand away , [officer]5372-officer , ' cried [Fang]183-mr. fang ; '[5372-officer] let [him]1164-he , if [he]1164-he likes . ' [Oliver]125-mr. brownlow availed [himself]125-mr. brownlow of the kind permission , and fell to the floor in a fainting fit . [The men in [the office]4687-the office]5409-the men in the office looked at [each other]507-each other , but [no one]5412-no one dared to stir . '[0-i] [I]0-i knew [he]1164-he was shamming , ' said [Fang]183-mr. fang , as if this were incontestable proof of the fact . '[0-i] Let [him]1164-he lie there ; [he]1164-he 'll soon be tired of that . ' '[0-i] How do [you]0-i propose to deal with the case , [sir]4564-sir ? ' inquired [the clerk]789-the clerk in a low voice . '[0-i] Summarily , ' replied [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . '[0-i] [He]1164-he stands committed for three months - hard labour of course . Clear [the office]4687-the office . ' The door was opened for this purpose , and [a couple of men]5414-a couple of men were preparing to carry [the insensible boy]5415-the insensible boy to [[his]1164-he cell]5416-his cell ; when [an elderly man of decent but poor appearance , clad in an old suit of black]5417-an elderly man of decent but poor appearance , clad in an old suit of black , rushed hastily into [the office]4687-the office , and advanced towards the bench . '[0-i] Stop , stop ! do n't take [him]1164-he away ! For Heaven 's sake stop a moment ! ' cried [the new comer]5419-the new comer , breathless with haste . Although [the presiding Genii]5420-the presiding genii in [such an office]5421-such an office as this , exercise a summary and arbitrary power over the liberties , the good name , the character , almost the lives , of [[Her]5422-her Majesty 's subjects]5423-her majesty 's subjects , expecially of [the poorer class]5424-the poorer class ; and although , within such walls , enough fantastic tricks are daily played to make [the angels blind with weeping]5425-the angels blind with weeping ; they are closed to [the public]4732-the public , save through the medium of the daily press . Footnote : Or were virtually , then . [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang was consequently not a little indignant to see [an unbidden guest]5427-an unbidden guest enter in such irreverent disorder . '[0-i] What is this ? Who is this ? Turn [this man]4708-this man out . Clear [the office]4687-the office ! ' cried [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang . '[0-i] [I]0-i will speak , ' cried [the man]4928-the man ; '[0-i] [I]0-i will not be turned out . [I]0-i saw it all . [I]0-i keep the book - stall . [I]0-i demand to be sworn . [I]0-i will not be put down . [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang , [you]183-mr. fang must hear [me]0-i . [You]183-mr. fang must not refuse , [sir]4564-sir . ' [The man]4928-the man was right . [His]4928-the man manner was determined ; and the matter was growing rather too serious to be hushed up . '[4928-the man] Swear [the man]4928-the man , ' growled [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang , with a very ill grace . '[4928-the man] Now , [man]1163-man , what have [you]4928-the man got to say ? ' '[4928-the man] This , ' said [the man]4928-the man : '[4928-the man] [I]0-i saw [three boys]1183-three boys : [two others]1184-two others and [the prisoner]1185-the prisoner [here]351-here : loitering on the opposite side of the way , when [this gentleman]1187-this gentleman was reading . The robbery was committed by [another boy]1188-another boy . [I]0-i saw it done ; and [I]0-i saw that [this boy]4803-this boy was perfectly amazed and stupified by it . ' Having by this time recovered a little breath , [the worthy book - stall keeper]5431-the worthy book - stall keeper proceeded to relate , in a more coherent manner the exact circumstances of the robbery . '[4803-this boy] Why did n't [you]4928-the man come here before ? ' said [Fang]183-mr. fang , after a pause . '[4928-the man] [I]0-i had n't a soul to mind [the shop]675-the shop , ' replied [the man]4928-the man . '[0-i] Everybody who could have helped [me]0-i , had joined in the pursuit . [I]0-i could get [nobody]354-nobody till five minutes ago ; and [I]0-i 've run [here]351-here all the way . ' '[5392-the prosecutor] [The prosecutor]5392-the prosecutor was reading , was [he]5392-the prosecutor ? ' inquired [Fang]183-mr. fang , after another pause . '[5392-the prosecutor] Yes , ' replied [the man]4928-the man . '[5392-the prosecutor] The very book [he]5392-the prosecutor has in [his]5392-the prosecutor hand . ' '[5392-the prosecutor] Oh , that book , eh ? ' said [Fang]183-mr. fang . '[5392-the prosecutor] Is it paid for ? ' '[5392-the prosecutor] No , it is not , ' replied [the man]4928-the man , with a smile . '[5392-the prosecutor] Dear [me]0-i , [I]0-i forgot all about it ! ' exclaimed [the absent old gentleman]5435-the absent old gentleman , innocently . '[1194-a nice person] [A nice person]1194-a nice person to prefer a charge against [a poor boy]1195-a poor boy ! ' said [Fang]183-mr. fang , with a comical effort to look humane . '[0-i] [I]0-i consider , [sir]4564-sir , that [you]4564-sir have obtained possession of that book , under very suspicious and disreputable circumstances ; and [you]4564-sir may think [yourself]4564-sir very fortunate that [the owner of the property]1197-the owner of the property declines to prosecute . Let this be a lesson to [you]4564-sir , [[my]0-i man]555-my man , or the law will overtake [you]4564-sir yet . [The boy]437-the boy is discharged . Clear [the office]4687-the office ! ' '[0-i] D - n [me]0-i ! ' cried [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , bursting out with the rage [he]0-i had kept down so long , 'd - n [me]0-i ! [I]0-i 'll - '[0-i] ' Clear [the office]4687-the office ! '[4680-the magistrate] said [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate . ' [Officers]5438-officers , do [you]5438-officers hear ? Clear [the office]4687-the office ! '[4680-the magistrate] The mandate was obeyed ; and [the indignant Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow was conveyed out , with the book in one hand , and the bamboo cane in the other : in a perfect phrenzy of rage and defiance . [He]125-mr. brownlow reached [the yard]4955-the yard ; and [his]125-mr. brownlow passion vanished in a moment . [Little Oliver Twist]123-oliver lay on [his]123-oliver back on [the pavement]5304-the pavement , with [his]123-oliver shirt unbuttoned , and [his]123-oliver temples bathed with water ; [his]123-oliver face a deadly white ; and a cold tremble convulsing [his]123-oliver whole frame . ' [Poor boy]5440-poor boy , [poor boy]5440-poor boy ! '[125-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , bending over [him]123-oliver . ' Call [a coach]5442-a coach , [somebody]5443-somebody , pray . [Directly]5444-directly ! '[125-mr. brownlow] [A coach]5442-a coach was obtained , and [Oliver]123-oliver having been carefully laid on the seat , [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman got in and sat [himself]4702-the old gentleman on the other . ' May [I]1206-the book - stall keeper accompany [you]125-mr. brownlow ? '[1206-the book - stall keeper] said [the book - stall keeper]1206-the book - stall keeper , looking in . ' Bless [me]125-mr. brownlow , yes , [[my]125-mr. brownlow dear sir]5445-my dear sir , '[125-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow quickly . ' [I]125-mr. brownlow forgot [you]5445-my dear sir . [Dear]769-dear , [dear]769-dear ! [I]125-mr. brownlow have this unhappy book still ! Jump in . [Poor fellow]863-poor fellow ! There 's no time to lose . '[125-mr. brownlow] [The book - stall keeper]1206-the book - stall keeper got into [the coach]5036-the coach ; and away [they]1209-they drove . CHAPTER XII IN WHICH [OLIVER]123-oliver IS TAKEN BETTER CARE OF THAN [HE]123-oliver EVER WAS BEFORE . AND IN WHICH [THE NARRATIVE]185-the narrative REVERTS TO [THE MERRY OLD GENTLEMAN]177-the merry old gentleman AND [[HIS]177-the merry old gentleman YOUTHFUL FRIENDS]4553-his youthful friends . [The coach]5036-the coach rattled away , over nearly the same ground as that which [Oliver]123-oliver had traversed when [he]123-oliver first entered [London]3-london in company with [the Dodger]5121-the dodger ; and , turning a different way when it reached [the Angel]28-the angel at [Islington]16-islington , stopped at length before [a neat house]1213-a neat house , in [a quiet shady street]1214-a quiet shady street near [Pentonville]29-pentonville . Here , a bed was prepared , without loss of time , in which [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow saw [his]125-mr. brownlow young charge carefully and comfortably deposited ; and here , [he]123-oliver was tended with a kindness and solicitude that knew no bounds . But , for many days , [Oliver]123-oliver remained insensible to all the goodness of [[his]123-oliver new friends]1215-his new friends . The sun rose and sank , and rose and sank again , and many times after that ; and still [the boy]437-the boy lay stretched on [his]437-the boy uneasy bed , dwindling away beneath the dry and wasting heat of fever . The worm does not work more surely on the dead body , than does this slow creeping fire upon the living frame . Weak , and thin , and pallid , [he]123-oliver awoke at last from what seemed to have been a long and troubled dream . Feebly raising [himself]123-oliver in the bed , with [his]123-oliver head resting on [his]123-oliver trembling arm , [he]123-oliver looked anxiously around . ' What room is this ? Where have [I]123-oliver been brought to ? '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver . ' This is not the place [I]123-oliver went to sleep in . '[123-oliver] [He]123-oliver uttered these words in a feeble voice , being very faint and weak ; but they were overheard at once . The curtain at the bed 's head was hastily drawn back , and [a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed]1217-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed , rose as [she]1217-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed undrew it , from an arm - chair close by , in which [she]1217-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed had been sitting at needle - work . ' Hush , [[my]5061-the old lady dear]583-my dear , '[5061-the old lady] said [the old lady]5061-the old lady softly . ' [You]123-oliver must be very quiet , or [you]123-oliver will be ill again ; and [you]123-oliver have been very bad , - as bad as bad could be , pretty nigh . Lie down again ; there 's [a dear]5450-a dear ! '[5061-the old lady] With those words , [the old lady]5061-the old lady very gently placed [Oliver]123-oliver 's head upon the pillow ; and , smoothing back [his]123-oliver hair from [his]123-oliver forehead , looked so kindly and loving in [his]123-oliver face , that [he]123-oliver could not help placing [his]123-oliver little withered hand in [hers]5061-the old lady , and drawing it round [his]123-oliver neck . ' Save [us]5451-us ! '[5061-the old lady] said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , with tears in [her]5061-the old lady eyes . ' What [a grateful little dear]5452-a grateful little dear it is . [Pretty creetur]186-pretty creetur ! What would [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother feel if [she]427-his mother had sat by [him]123-oliver as [I]5061-the old lady have , and could see [him]123-oliver now ! '[5061-the old lady] ' Perhaps [she]427-his mother does see [me]123-oliver , '[123-oliver] whispered [Oliver]123-oliver , folding [his]123-oliver hands together ; ' perhaps [she]427-his mother has sat by [me]123-oliver . [I]123-oliver almost feel as if [she]427-his mother had . '[123-oliver] ' That was the fever , [[my]5061-the old lady dear]583-my dear , '[5061-the old lady] said [the old lady]5061-the old lady mildly . ' [I]123-oliver suppose it was , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , ' because [heaven]5455-heaven is a long way off ; and [they]5456-they are too happy there , to come down to the bedside of [a poor boy]1195-a poor boy . But if [she]427-his mother knew [I]123-oliver was ill , [she]427-his mother must have pitied [me]123-oliver , even there ; for [she]427-his mother was very ill [herself]427-his mother before [she]427-his mother died . [She]427-his mother ca n't know anything about [me]123-oliver though , '[123-oliver] added [Oliver]123-oliver after a moment 's silence . ' If [she]427-his mother had seen [me]123-oliver hurt , it would have made [her]427-his mother sorrowful ; and [her]427-his mother face has always looked sweet and happy , when [I]123-oliver have dreamed of [her]427-his mother . '[123-oliver] [The old lady]5061-the old lady made no reply to this ; but wiping [her]5061-the old lady eyes first , and [her]5061-the old lady spectacles , which lay on the counterpane , afterwards , as if they were part and parcel of those features , brought some cool stuff for [Oliver]123-oliver to drink ; and then , patting [him]123-oliver on the cheek , told [him]123-oliver [he]123-oliver must lie very quiet , or [he]123-oliver would be ill again . So , [Oliver]123-oliver kept very still ; partly because [he]123-oliver was anxious to obey [the kind old lady]1223-the kind old lady in all things ; and partly , to tell the truth , because [he]123-oliver was completely exhausted with what [he]123-oliver had already said . [He]123-oliver soon fell into a gentle doze , from which [he]123-oliver was awakened by the light of a candle : which , being brought near the bed , showed [him]123-oliver [a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in [his]1224-a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in his hand , who felt his pulse hand , who felt [his]123-oliver pulse]1224-a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in his hand , who felt his pulse , and said [he]123-oliver was a great deal better . ' [You]123-oliver are a great deal better , are [you]123-oliver not , [[my]4618-the gentleman dear]583-my dear ? '[4618-the gentleman] said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . ' Yes , thank [you]4564-sir , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Yes , [I]4618-the gentleman know [you]123-oliver are , '[4618-the gentleman] said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman : ' [You]123-oliver 're[4618-the gentleman] hungry too , an't [you]123-oliver ? ' '[4618-the gentleman] No , [sir]4564-sir , ' answered [Oliver]123-oliver . '[156-hem] [Hem]156-hem ! ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[0-i] No , [I]0-i know [you]123-oliver 're not . [He]5019-the doctor is not hungry , [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , '[4618-the gentleman] said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman : looking very wise . [The old lady]5061-the old lady made a respectful inclination of the head , which seemed to say that [she]5061-the old lady thought [the doctor]5019-the doctor was [a very clever man]1231-a very clever man . [The doctor]5019-the doctor appeared much of the same opinion [himself]5019-the doctor . ' [You]123-oliver feel sleepy , do n't [you]123-oliver , [[my]5019-the doctor dear]583-my dear ? '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' No , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' No , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , with a very shrewd and satisfied look . ' [You]123-oliver 're[5019-the doctor] not sleepy . Nor thirsty . Are [you]123-oliver ? ' '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , rather thirsty , ' answered [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] Just as [I]0-i expected , [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[187-mrs. bedwin] It 's very natural that [he]5019-the doctor should be thirsty . [You]187-mrs. bedwin may give [him]5019-the doctor a little tea , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , and some dry toast without any butter . Do n't keep [him]5019-the doctor too warm , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ; but be careful that [you]187-mrs. bedwin do n't let [him]5019-the doctor be too cold ; will [you]187-mrs. bedwin have the goodness ? ' [The old lady]5061-the old lady dropped a curtsey . [The doctor]5019-the doctor , after tasting the cool stuff , and expressing a qualified approval of it , hurried away : [his]5019-the doctor boots creaking in a very important and wealthy manner as [he]5019-the doctor went [downstairs]681-downstairs . [Oliver]123-oliver dozed off again , soon after this ; when [he]123-oliver awoke , it was nearly twelve o'clock . [The old lady]5061-the old lady tenderly bade [him]123-oliver good - night shortly afterwards , and left [him]123-oliver in charge of [a fat old woman who had just come]5468-a fat old woman who had just come : bringing with [her]5061-the old lady , in a little bundle , a small Prayer Book and a large nightcap . Putting the latter on [her]5061-the old lady head and the former on the table , [the old woman]4576-the old woman , after telling [Oliver]123-oliver that [she]4576-the old woman had come to sit up with [him]123-oliver , drew [her]4576-the old woman chair close to the fire and went off into a series of short naps , chequered at frequent intervals with sundry tumblings forward , and divers moans and chokings . These , however , had no worse effect than causing [her]4576-the old woman to rub [her]4576-the old woman nose very hard , and then fall asleep again . And thus the night crept slowly on . [Oliver]123-oliver lay awake for some time , counting the little circles of light which the reflection of the rushlight - shade threw upon the ceiling ; or tracing with [his]123-oliver languid eyes the intricate pattern of the paper on the wall . The darkness and the deep stillness of [the room]432-the room were very solemn ; as they brought into [the boy]437-the boy 's mind the thought that death had been hovering [there]4617-there , for many days and nights , and might yet fill it with the gloom and dread of [his]1238-he awful presence , [he]1238-he turned [his]1238-he face upon the pillow , and fervently prayed to Heaven . Gradually , [he]1238-he fell into that deep tranquil sleep which ease from recent suffering alone imparts ; that calm and peaceful rest which it is pain to wake from . Who , if this were death , would be roused again to all the struggles and turmoils of life ; to all its cares for the present ; its anxieties for the future ; more than all , its weary recollections of the past ! It had been bright day , for hours , when [Oliver]123-oliver opened [his]123-oliver eyes ; [he]123-oliver felt cheerful and happy . The crisis of the disease was safely past . [He]1238-he belonged to [the world]4589-the world again . In three days '[4974-ma'am] time [he]1238-he was able to sit in an easy - chair , well propped up with pillows ; and , as [he]1238-he was still too weak to walk , [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin had [him]1238-he carried [downstairs]681-downstairs into [[the little housekeeper]1240-the little housekeeper 's room]1241-the little housekeeper 's room , which belonged to [her]187-mrs. bedwin . Having [him]1238-he set , here , by the fire - side , [the good old lady]1242-the good old lady sat [herself]1242-the good old lady down too ; and , being in a state of considerable delight at seeing [him]1238-he so much better , forthwith began to cry most violently . ' Never mind [me]5061-the old lady , [[my]5061-the old lady dear]583-my dear , '[5061-the old lady] said [the old lady]5061-the old lady ; ' [I]5061-the old lady 'm[5061-the old lady] only having a regular good cry . There ; it 's all over now ; and [I]0-i 'm quite comfortable . '[5061-the old lady] ' [You]4974-ma'am 're[0-i] very , very kind to [me]0-i , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] Well , never [you]1238-he mind that , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady ; '[1238-he] that 's got nothing to do with [your]1238-he broth ; and it 's full time [you]1238-he had it ; for [the doctor]5019-the doctor says [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow may come in to see [you]1238-he this morning ; and [we]1247-we must get up [our]1247-we best looks , because the better [we]1247-we look , the more [he]125-mr. brownlow 'll be pleased . ' And with this , [the old lady]5061-the old lady applied [herself]5061-the old lady to warming up , in a little saucepan , a basin full of broth : strong enough , [Oliver]123-oliver thought , to furnish an ample dinner , when reduced to the regulation strength , for [three hundred and fifty paupers]5477-three hundred and fifty paupers , at the lowest computation . '[125-mr. brownlow] Are [you]1238-he fond of pictures , [dear]769-dear ? ' inquired [the old lady]5061-the old lady , seeing that [Oliver]123-oliver had fixed [his]123-oliver eyes , most intently , on a portrait which hung against the wall ; just opposite [his]123-oliver chair . '[1238-he] [I]0-i do n't quite know , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , without taking [his]123-oliver eyes from the canvas ; '[0-i] [I]0-i have seen so few that [I]0-i hardly know . What [a beautiful , mild face]1250-a beautiful , mild face [that lady]1251-that lady 's is ! ' '[1250-a beautiful , mild face] Ah ! ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , '[1252-painters] [painters]1252-painters always make [ladies]831-ladies out prettier than [they]831-ladies are , or [they]831-ladies would n't get any custom , [child]1254-child . [The man that invented the machine for taking likenesses]1255-the man that invented the machine for taking likenesses might have known that would never succeed ; it 's a deal too honest . A deal , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , laughing very heartily at [her]5061-the old lady own acuteness . '[4974-ma'am] Is - is that a likeness , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4974-ma'am] Yes , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , looking up for a moment from the broth ; '[4974-ma'am] that 's a portrait . ' '[4974-ma'am] Whose , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? ' asked [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4974-ma'am] Why , really , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , [I]0-i do n't know , ' answered [the old lady]5061-the old lady in a good - humoured manner . '[0-i] It 's not a likeness of anybody that [you]583-my dear or [I]0-i know , [I]0-i expect . It seems to strike [your]583-my dear fancy , [dear]769-dear . ' '[769-dear] It is so pretty , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[769-dear] Why , sure [you]583-my dear 're not afraid of it ? '[5061-the old lady] said [the old lady]5061-the old lady : observing in great surprise , the look of awe with which [the child]321-the child regarded the painting . ' Oh no , no , '[123-oliver] returned [Oliver]123-oliver quickly ; ' but the eyes look so sorrowful ; and where [I]123-oliver sit , they seem fixed upon [me]123-oliver . It makes [my]123-oliver heart beat , '[123-oliver] added [Oliver]123-oliver in a low voice , ' as if it was alive , and wanted to speak to [me]123-oliver , but could n't . '[123-oliver] ' [Lord]5483-lord save [us]5484-us ! '[5061-the old lady] exclaimed [the old lady]5061-the old lady , starting ; ' do n't talk in that way , [child]1254-child . [You]583-my dear 're[5061-the old lady] weak and nervous after [your]583-my dear illness . Let [me]0-i wheel [your]583-my dear chair round to the other side ; and then [you]583-my dear wo n't see it . There ! ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , suiting the action to the word ; '[5061-the old lady] [you]583-my dear do n't see it now , at all events . ' [Oliver]123-oliver did see it in [his]123-oliver mind 's eye as distinctly as if [he]123-oliver had not altered [his]123-oliver position ; but [he]123-oliver thought it better not to worry [the kind old lady]1223-the kind old lady ; so [he]123-oliver smiled gently when [she]1223-the kind old lady looked at [him]123-oliver ; and [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , satisfied that [he]123-oliver felt more comfortable , salted and broke bits of toasted bread into the broth , with all the bustle befitting so solemn a preparation . [Oliver]123-oliver got through it with extraordinary expedition . [He]123-oliver had scarcely swallowed the last spoonful , when there came a soft rap at the door . '[583-my dear] Come in , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady ; and in walked [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow . Now , [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman came in as brisk as need be ; but , [he]4702-the old gentleman had no sooner raised [his]4702-the old gentleman spectacles on [his]4702-the old gentleman forehead , and thrust [his]4702-the old gentleman hands behind the skirts of [his]4702-the old gentleman dressing - gown to take a good long look at [Oliver]123-oliver , than [his]4702-the old gentleman countenance underwent a very great variety of odd contortions . [Oliver]123-oliver looked very worn and shadowy from sickness , and made an ineffectual attempt to stand up , out of respect to [[his]123-oliver benefactor]5119-his benefactor , which terminated in [his]123-oliver sinking back into the chair again ; and the fact is , if the truth must be told , that [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow 's heart , being large enough for [any six ordinary old gentlemen of humane disposition]5491-any six ordinary old gentlemen of humane disposition , forced a supply of tears into [his]123-oliver eyes , by some hydraulic process which [we]5492-we are not sufficiently philosophical to be in a condition to explain . '[583-my dear] [Poor boy]5440-poor boy , [poor boy]5440-poor boy ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , clearing [his]125-mr. brownlow throat . '[583-my dear] [I]0-i 'm rather hoarse this morning , [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin . [I]583-my dear 'm[583-my dear] afraid [I]0-i have caught cold . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i hope not , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin . '[0-i] Everything [you]4564-sir have had , has been well aired , [sir]4564-sir . ' '[4564-sir] [I]0-i do n't know , [Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin . [I]0-i do n't know , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow ; '[0-i] [I]0-i rather think [I]0-i had a damp napkin at dinner - time yesterday ; but never mind that . How do [you]4564-sir feel , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ? ' '[4564-sir] Very happy , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] And very grateful indeed , [sir]4564-sir , for [your]4564-sir goodness to [me]0-i . ' '[4564-sir] Good by , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , stoutly . '[4564-sir] Have [you]4564-sir given [him]4564-sir any nourishment , [Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin ? Any slops , eh ? ' '[4564-sir] [He]4564-sir has just had a basin of beautiful strong broth , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin : drawing [herself]187-mrs. bedwin up slightly , and laying strong emphasis on the last word : to intimate that between slops , and broth will compounded , there existed no affinity or connection whatsoever . '[4564-sir] Ugh ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , with a slight shudder ; '[4564-sir] a couple of glasses of port wine would have done [him]4564-sir a great deal more good . Would n't [they]1271-they , [Tom White]184-tom white , eh ? ' '[184-tom white] [My]0-i name is [Oliver]123-oliver , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [the little invalid]5493-the little invalid : with a look of great astonishment . '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow ; '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver what ? [Oliver White]188-oliver white , eh ? ' '[188-oliver white] No , [sir]4564-sir , [Twist]123-oliver , [Oliver Twist]123-oliver . ' '[123-oliver] Queer name ! ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[123-oliver] What made [you]0-i tell [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate [your]0-i name was [White]188-oliver white ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i never told [him]4680-the magistrate so , [sir]4564-sir , ' returned [Oliver]123-oliver in amazement . This sounded so like a falsehood , that [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman looked somewhat sternly in [Oliver]123-oliver 's face . It was impossible to doubt [him]123-oliver ; there was truth in every one of its thin and sharpened lineaments . '[4564-sir] Some mistake , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow . But , although [his]123-oliver motive for looking steadily at [Oliver]123-oliver no longer existed , the old idea of the resemblance between [his]123-oliver features and [some familiar face]5496-some familiar face came upon [him]123-oliver so strongly , that [he]123-oliver could not withdraw [his]123-oliver gaze . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i hope [you]4564-sir are not angry with [me]0-i , [sir]4564-sir ? ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , raising [his]123-oliver eyes beseechingly . '[4564-sir] No , no , ' replied [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[4564-sir] Why ! what 's this ? [Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , look there ! ' As [he]4564-sir spoke , [he]4564-sir pointed hastily to the picture over [Oliver]123-oliver 's head , and then to [the boy]437-the boy 's face . There was its living copy . The eyes , the head , the mouth ; every feature was the same . The expression was , for the instant , so precisely alike , that the minutest line seemed copied with startling accuracy ! [Oliver]123-oliver knew not the cause of this sudden exclamation ; for , not being strong enough to bear the start it gave [him]123-oliver , [he]123-oliver fainted away . A weakness on [his]123-oliver part , which affords the narrative an opportunity of relieving [the reader]317-the reader from suspense , in behalf of [the two young pupils of [the Merry Old Gentleman]177-the merry old gentleman]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman ; and of recording - That when [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , and [[his]5121-the dodger accomplished friend]5502-his accomplished friend [Master Bates]179-master bates , joined in the hue - and - cry which was raised at [Oliver]123-oliver 's heels , in consequence of [their]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman executing an illegal conveyance of [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow 's personal property , as has been already described , [they]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman were actuated by a very laudable and becoming regard for [themselves]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman ; and forasmuch as the freedom of the subject and the liberty of [the individual]5503-the individual are among the first and proudest boasts of [a true - hearted Englishman]5504-a true - hearted englishman , so , [I]187-mrs. bedwin need hardly beg [the reader]317-the reader to observe , that this action should tend to exalt [them]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman in the opinion of [all public and patriotic men]5506-all public and patriotic men , in almost as great a degree as this strong proof of [their]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman anxiety for [their]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman own preservation and safety goes to corroborate and confirm the little code of laws which [certain profound and sound - judging philosophers]5507-certain profound and sound - judging philosophers have laid down as the main - springs of all Nature 's deeds and actions : [the said philosophers]5508-the said philosophers very wisely reducing [the good lady]4866-the good lady 's proceedings to matters of maxim and theory : and , by a very neat and pretty compliment to [her]4866-the good lady exalted wisdom and understanding , putting entirely out of sight any considerations of heart , or generous impulse and feeling . For , these are matters totally beneath [a female who is acknowledged by universal admission to be far above the numerous little foibles and weaknesses of [her]4866-the good lady sex]5510-a female who is acknowledged by universal admission to be far above the numerous little foibles and weaknesses of her sex . If [I]187-mrs. bedwin wanted any further proof of the strictly philosophical nature of the conduct of [these young gentlemen]5511-these young gentlemen in [their]5511-these young gentlemen very delicate predicament , [I]187-mrs. bedwin should at once find it in the fact also recorded in a foregoing part of this narrative , of [their]5511-these young gentlemen quitting the pursuit , when the general attention was fixed upon [Oliver]123-oliver ; and making immediately for [[their]5511-these young gentlemen home]5512-their home by the shortest possible cut . Although [I]187-mrs. bedwin do not mean to assert that it is usually the practice of [renowned and learned sages]5513-renowned and learned sages , to shorten the road to any great conclusion [their]5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman course indeed being rather to lengthen the distance , by various circumlocutions and discursive staggerings , like unto those in which [drunken men under the pressure of a too mighty flow of ideas]5514-drunken men under the pressure of a too mighty flow of ideas , are prone to indulge ; still , [I]187-mrs. bedwin do mean to say , and do say distinctly , that it is the invariable practice of [many mighty philosophers]5515-many mighty philosophers , in carrying out [their]5515-many mighty philosophers theories , to evince great wisdom and foresight in providing against every possible contingency which can be supposed at all likely to affect [themselves]5515-many mighty philosophers . Thus , to do a great right , [you]5516-you may do a little wrong ; and [you]5516-you may take any means which the end to be attained , will justify ; the amount of the right , or the amount of the wrong , or indeed the distinction between the two , being left entirely to [the philosopher concerned]5517-the philosopher concerned , to be settled and determined by [his]5517-the philosopher concerned clear , comprehensive , and impartial view of [his]5517-the philosopher concerned own particular case . It was not until [the two boys]1057-the two boys had scoured , with great rapidity , through a most intricate maze of [narrow streets]5519-narrow streets and [courts]5296-courts , that [they]1057-the two boys ventured to halt beneath [a low and dark archway]5521-a low and dark archway . Having remained silent here , just long enough to recover breath to speak , [Master Bates]179-master bates uttered an exclamation of amusement and delight ; and , bursting into an uncontrollable fit of laughter , flung [himself]179-master bates upon a doorstep , and rolled thereon in a transport of mirth . '[187-mrs. bedwin] What 's the matter ? ' inquired [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[187-mrs. bedwin] Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' roared [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[187-mrs. bedwin] Hold [your]1277-your noise , ' remonstrated [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , looking cautiously round . '[187-mrs. bedwin] Do [you]1277-your want to be grabbed , [stupid]1278-stupid ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't help it , ' said [Charley]179-master bates , '[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't help it ! To see [him]1279-him splitting away at that pace , and cutting round the corners , and knocking up again ' the posts , and starting on again as if [he]1279-him was made of iron as well as them , and [me]0-i with the wipe in [my]0-i pocket , singing out arter [him]1279-him - oh , [my]0-i eye ! '[0-i] The vivid imagination of [Master Bates]179-master bates presented the scene before [him]179-master bates in too strong colours . As [he]179-master bates arrived at this apostrophe , [he]179-master bates again rolled upon the door - step , and laughed louder than before . ' What 'll [Fagin]174-fagin say ? '[5121-the dodger] inquired [the Dodger]5121-the dodger ; taking advantage of the next interval of breathlessness on the part of [[his]5121-the dodger friend]839-his friend to propound the question . ' What ? '[179-master bates] repeated [Charley Bates]179-master bates . ' Ah , what ? '[5121-the dodger] said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . ' Why , what should [he]174-fagin say ? '[179-master bates] inquired [Charley]179-master bates : stopping rather suddenly in [his]179-master bates merriment ; for [the Dodger]176-the dodger 's manner was impressive . ' What should [he]174-fagin say ? '[176-the dodger] [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins whistled for a couple of minutes ; then , taking off [his]172-mr. dawkins hat , scratched [his]172-mr. dawkins head , and nodded thrice . ' What do [you]5121-the dodger mean ? '[179-master bates] said [Charley]179-master bates . ' [Toor rul lol loo , gammon and spinnage]5524-toor rul lol loo , gammon and spinnage , the frog [he]174-fagin would n't , and high cockolorum , '[5121-the dodger] said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger : with a slight sneer on [his]5121-the dodger intellectual countenance . This was explanatory , but not satisfactory . [Master Bates]179-master bates felt it so ; and again said , ' What do [you]5121-the dodger mean ? '[176-the dodger] [The Dodger]176-the dodger made no reply ; but putting [his]176-the dodger hat on again , and gathering the skirts of [his]176-the dodger long - tailed coat under [his]176-the dodger arm , thrust [his]176-the dodger tongue into [his]176-the dodger cheek , slapped the bridge of [his]176-the dodger nose some half - dozen times in a familiar but expressive manner , and turning on [his]176-the dodger heel , slunk down [the court]1284-the court . [Master Bates]179-master bates followed , with a thoughtful countenance . The noise of footsteps on the creaking stairs , a few minutes after the occurrence of this conversation , roused [the merry old gentleman]4552-the merry old gentleman as [he]4552-the merry old gentleman sat over the fire with a saveloy and a small loaf in [his]4552-the merry old gentleman hand ; a pocket - knife in [his]4552-the merry old gentleman right ; and a pewter pot on the trivet . There was a rascally smile on [his]4552-the merry old gentleman white face as [he]4552-the merry old gentleman turned round , and looking sharply out from under [his]4552-the merry old gentleman thick red eyebrows , bent [his]4552-the merry old gentleman ear towards the door , and listened . ' Why , how 's this ? '[1286-the jew : changing countenance] muttered [the Jew : changing countenance]1286-the jew : changing countenance ; ' only two of 'em[1286-the jew : changing countenance] ? Where 's [the third]1287-the third ? [They]1287-the third ca n't have got into trouble . Hark ! ' The footsteps approached nearer ; [they]1287-the third reached [the landing]5525-the landing . The door was slowly opened ; and [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [Charley Bates]179-master bates entered , closing it behind [them]1287-the third . [CHAPTER XIII SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES]124-xiii ARE INTRODUCED TO [THE INTELLIGENT READER]189-the intelligent reader , CONNECTED WITH WHOM VARIOUS PLEASANT MATTERS ARE RELATED , APPERTAINING TO THIS HISTORY '[123-oliver] Where 's [Oliver]123-oliver ? ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , rising with a menacing look . '[123-oliver] Where 's [the boy]437-the boy ? ' [The young thieves]5528-the young thieves eyed [[their]5528-the young thieves preceptor]5529-their preceptor as if [they]5528-the young thieves were alarmed at [his]5529-their preceptor violence ; and looked uneasily at [each other]507-each other . But [they]5528-the young thieves made no reply . '[437-the boy] What 's become of [the boy]437-the boy ? ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , seizing [the Dodger]5121-the dodger tightly by the collar , and threatening [him]5121-the dodger with horrid imprecations . '[123-oliver] Speak out , or [I]0-i 'll throttle [you]437-the boy ! ' [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin looked so very much in earnest , that [Charley Bates]179-master bates , who deemed it prudent in all cases to be on the safe side , and who conceived it by no means improbable that it might be [his]437-the boy turn to be throttled second , dropped upon [his]437-the boy knees , and raised a loud , well - sustained , and continuous roar - something between a mad bull and a speaking trumpet . '[0-i] Will [you]437-the boy speak ? ' thundered [the Jew]1006-the jew : shaking [the Dodger]176-the dodger so much that [his]176-the dodger keeping in the big coat at all , seemed perfectly miraculous . '[437-the boy] Why , the traps have got [him]437-the boy , and that 's all about it , ' said [the Dodger]176-the dodger , sullenly . '[0-i] Come , let go o ' [me]437-the boy , will [you]437-the boy ! '[437-the boy] And , swinging [himself]437-the boy , at one jerk , clean out of the big coat , which [he]437-the boy left in [the Jew]1006-the jew 's hands , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger snatched up the toasting fork , and made a pass at [the merry old gentleman]4552-the merry old gentleman 's waistcoat ; which , if it had taken effect , would have let a little more merriment out than could have been easily replaced . [The Jew]1006-the jew stepped back in this emergency , with more agility than could have been anticipated in [a man of [his]1006-the jew apparent decrepitude]1294-a man of his apparent decrepitude ; and , seizing up the pot , prepared to hurl it at [[his]437-the boy assailant]1295-his assailant 's head . But [Charley Bates]179-master bates , at this moment , calling [his]179-master bates attention by a perfectly terrific howl , [he]179-master bates suddenly altered its destination , and flung it full at [that young gentleman]4842-that young gentleman . ' Why , what the blazes is in the wind now ! '[179-master bates] growled a deep voice . ' Who pitched that '[179-master bates] ere at [me]0-i ? It 's well it 's the beer , and not the pot , as hit [me]0-i , or [I]0-i 'd have settled [somebody]5443-somebody . [I]0-i might have know'd , as [nobody]354-nobody but [an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old Jew]1299-an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old jew could afford to throw away any drink but water - and not that , unless [he]1299-an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old jew done the River Company every quarter . Wot 's it all about , [Fagin]174-fagin ? D - [me]0-i , if [my]0-i neck - handkercher an't lined with beer ! Come in , [you]4842-that young gentleman sneaking warmint ; wot are [you]4842-that young gentleman stopping outside for , as if [you]4842-that young gentleman was ashamed of [[your]4842-that young gentleman master]865-your master ! Come in ! ' [The man who growled out these words]5534-the man who growled out these words , was [a stoutly - built fellow of about five - and - thirty]5535-a stoutly - built fellow of about five - and - thirty , in a black velveteen coat , very soiled drab breeches , lace - up half boots , and grey cotton stockings which inclosed a bulky pair of legs , with large swelling calves ; - the kind of legs , which in such costume , always look in an unfinished and incomplete state without a set of fetters to garnish them . [He]5534-the man who growled out these words had a brown hat on [his]5534-the man who growled out these words head , and a dirty belcher handkerchief round [his]5534-the man who growled out these words neck : with the long frayed ends of which [he]5534-the man who growled out these words smeared the beer from [his]5534-the man who growled out these words face as [he]5534-the man who growled out these words spoke . [He]5534-the man who growled out these words disclosed , when [he]5534-the man who growled out these words had done so , a broad heavy countenance with a beard of three days '[1301-this engaging ruffian] growth , and two scowling eyes ; one of which displayed various parti - coloured symptoms of having been recently damaged by a blow . ' Come in , [d'ye]1301-this engaging ruffian hear ? '[1301-this engaging ruffian] growled [this engaging ruffian]1301-this engaging ruffian . A white shaggy dog , with [his]1302-his face scratched and torn in twenty different places , skulked into [the room]432-the room . ' Why did n't [you]0-i come in afore ? '[4928-the man] said [the man]4928-the man . ' [You]0-i 're[0-i] getting too proud to own [me]0-i afore [company]1305-company , are [you]0-i ? Lie down ! ' This command was accompanied with a kick , which sent the animal to the other end of [the room]432-the room . [He]5534-the man who growled out these words appeared well used to it , however ; for [he]5534-the man who growled out these words coiled [himself]5534-the man who growled out these words up in a corner very quietly , without uttering a sound , and winking [his]5534-the man who growled out these words very ill - looking eyes twenty times in a minute , appeared to occupy [himself]5534-the man who growled out these words in taking a survey of [the apartment]5537-the apartment . '[4928-the man] What are [you]4928-the man up to ? Ill - treating [the boys]486-the boys , [you]4928-the man covetous , avaricious , in - sa - ti - a - ble old fence ? ' said [the man]4928-the man , seating [himself]4928-the man deliberately . '[0-i] [I]0-i wonder [they]486-the boys do n't murder [you]4928-the man ! [I]0-i would if [I]0-i was [them]486-the boys . If [I]0-i 'd been [your]4928-the man ' prentice , [I]486-the boys 'd have done it long ago , and - no , [I]486-the boys could n't have sold [you]4928-the man afterwards , for [you]4928-the man 're[486-the boys] fit for nothing but keeping as a curiousity of ugliness in a glass bottle , and [I]0-i suppose [they]486-the boys do n't blow glass bottles large enough . ' '[486-the boys] Hush ! hush ! [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , trembling ; '[161-sikes] do n't speak so loud ! ' '[161-sikes] None of [your]161-sikes mistering , ' replied [the ruffian]5540-the ruffian ; '[161-sikes] [you]161-sikes always mean mischief when [you]161-sikes come that . [You]161-sikes know [my]0-i name : out with it ! [I]0-i sha n't disgrace it when the time comes . ' '[0-i] Well , well , then - [Bill Sikes]161-sikes , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , with abject humility . '[161-sikes] [You]161-sikes seem out of humour , [Bill]161-sikes . ' '[161-sikes] Perhaps [I]0-i am , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes ; '[0-i] [I]0-i should think [you]161-sikes was rather out of sorts too , unless [you]161-sikes mean as little harm when [you]161-sikes throw pewter pots about , as [you]161-sikes do when [you]161-sikes blab and - ' '[161-sikes] Are [you]161-sikes mad ? ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , catching [the man]4928-the man by the sleeve , and pointing towards [the boys]486-the boys . [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes contented [himself]161-sikes with tying an imaginary knot under [his]161-sikes left ear , and jerking [his]161-sikes head over on the right shoulder ; a piece of dumb show which [the Jew]1006-the jew appeared to understand perfectly . [He]161-sikes then , in ca nt terms , with which [his]161-sikes whole conversation was plentifully besprinkled , but which would be quite unintelligible if [they]5546-they were recorded [here]351-here , demanded a glass of liquor . '[161-sikes] And mind [you]161-sikes do n't poison it , ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , laying [his]161-sikes hat upon the table . This was said in jest ; but if [the speaker]5548-the speaker could have seen the evil leer with which [the Jew]1006-the jew bit [his]1006-the jew pale lip as [he]1006-the jew turned round to the cupboard , [he]5548-the speaker might have thought the caution not wholly unnecessary , or the wish at all events to improve upon [the distiller]5550-the distiller 's ingenuity not very far from [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman 's merry heart . After swallowing two of three glasses of spirits , [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes condescended to take some notice of [the young gentlemen]5552-the young gentlemen ; which gracious act led to a conversation , in which the cause and manner of [Oliver]123-oliver 's capture were circumstantially detailed , with such alterations and improvements on the truth , as to [the Dodger]5121-the dodger appeared most advisable under the circumstances . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm afraid , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , ' that [he]5121-the dodger may say something which will get [us]5552-the young gentlemen into trouble . '[1006-the jew] ' That 's very likely , '[161-sikes] returned [Sikes]161-sikes with a malicious grin . ' [You]174-fagin 're[161-sikes] blowed upon , [Fagin]174-fagin . ' '[174-fagin] And [I]0-i 'm afraid , [you]4696-the other see , '[0-i] added [the Jew]1006-the jew , speaking as if [he]0-i had not noticed the interruption ; and regarding [the other]4696-the other closely as [he]0-i did so , - ' [I]0-i 'm[0-i] afraid that , if the game was up with [us]1310-us , it might be up with a good many more , and that it would come out rather worse for [you]4696-the other than it would for [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . ' [The man]4928-the man started , and turned round upon [the Jew]1006-the jew . But [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman 's shoulders were shrugged up to [his]4702-the old gentleman ears ; and [his]4702-the old gentleman eyes were vacantly staring on the opposite wall . There was a long pause . [Every member of the respectable coterie]5557-every member of the respectable coterie appeared plunged in [his]5557-every member of the respectable coterie own reflections ; not excepting the dog , who by a certain malicious licking of [his]4702-the old gentleman lips seemed to be meditating an attack upon the legs of [the first gentleman]5558-the first gentleman or lady [he]4702-the old gentleman might encounter in [the streets]758-the streets when [he]4702-the old gentleman went out . '[5443-somebody] [Somebody]5443-somebody must find out wot 's been done at [the office]4687-the office , ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes in a much lower tone than [he]161-sikes had taken since [he]161-sikes came in . [The Jew]1006-the jew nodded assent . '[5443-somebody] If [he]1314-he has n't peached , and is committed , there 's no fear till [he]1314-he comes out again , ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , '[1314-he] and then [he]1314-he must be taken care on . [You]1315-you must get hold of [him]1314-he somehow . ' Again [the Jew]1006-the jew nodded . The prudence of this line of action , indeed , was obvious ; but , unfortunately , there was one very strong objection to its being adopted . This was , that [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , and [Charley Bates]179-master bates , and [Fagin]174-fagin , and [Mr. William Sikes]129-mr. sikes , happened , one and all , to entertain a violent and deeply - rooted antipathy to going near [a police - office]5563-a police - office on any ground or pretext whatever . How long [they]5564-they might have sat and looked at [each other]507-each other , in a state of uncertainty not the most pleasant of its kind , it is difficult to guess . It is not necessary to make any guesses on the subject , however ; for the sudden entrance of [the two young ladies whom [Oliver]123-oliver had seen on a former occasion]5566-the two young ladies whom oliver had seen on a former occasion , caused the conversation to flow afresh . '[1315-you] The very thing ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[1315-you] [Bet]180-miss betsy will go ; wo n't [you]1315-you , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ? ' '[1315-you] Where s ? ' inquired [the young lady]5568-the young lady . '[1315-you] Only just up to [the office]4687-the office , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew coaxingly . It is due to [the young lady]5568-the young lady to say that [she]5568-the young lady did not positively affirm that [she]5568-the young lady would not , but that [she]5568-the young lady merely expressed an emphatic and earnest desire to be '[1315-you] blessed ' if [she]5568-the young lady would ; a polite and delicate evasion of the request , which shows [the young lady]5568-the young lady to have been possessed of that natural good breeding which can not bear to inflict upon [a fellow - creature]5572-a fellow - creature , the pain of a direct and pointed refusal . [The Jew]1006-the jew 's countenance fell . [He]1006-the jew turned from [this young lady]5574-this young lady , who was gaily , not to say gorgeously attired , in a red gown , green boots , and yellow curl - papers , to [the other female]5575-the other female . '[127-nancy] [Nancy]127-nancy , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew in a soothing manner , '[127-nancy] what do [YOU]127-nancy say ? ' '[127-nancy] That it wo n't do ; so it 's no use a - trying it on , [Fagin]174-fagin , ' replied [Nancy]127-nancy . '[174-fagin] What do [you]127-nancy mean by that ? ' said [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes , looking up in a surly manner . '[127-nancy] What [I]0-i say , [Bill]161-sikes , ' replied [the lady]679-the lady collectedly . '[0-i] Why , [you]127-nancy 're just [the very person for it]5578-the very person for it , '[127-nancy] reasoned [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes : ' [nobody about here]5579-nobody about here knows anything of [you]127-nancy . '[127-nancy] ' And as [I]0-i do n't want ['em]5580-'em[0-i] to , neither , ' replied [Nancy]127-nancy in the same composed manner , '[127-nancy] it 's rather more no than yes with [me]0-i , [Bill]161-sikes . ' '[161-sikes] [She]127-nancy 'll go , [Fagin]174-fagin , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[174-fagin] No , [she]127-nancy wo n't , [Fagin]174-fagin , ' said [Nancy]127-nancy . '[174-fagin] Yes , [she]127-nancy will , [Fagin]174-fagin , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . And [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes was right . By dint of alternate threats , promises , and bribes , [the lady in question]5581-the lady in question was ultimately prevailed upon to undertake the commission . [She]5581-the lady in question was not , indeed , withheld by the same considerations as [[her]5581-the lady in question agreeable friend]5582-her agreeable friend ; for , having recently removed into [the neighborhood of [Field Lane]23-field lane]5583-the neighborhood of field lane from [the remote but genteel suburb of [Ratcliffe]30-ratcliffe]5584-the remote but genteel suburb of ratcliffe , [she]5581-the lady in question was not under the same apprehension of being recognised by [any of [[her]5581-the lady in question numerous acquaintances]5586-her numerous acquaintances]5585-any of her numerous acquaintances . Accordingly , with a clean white apron tied over [her]5581-the lady in question gown , and [her]5581-the lady in question curl - papers tucked up under a straw bonnet , - both articles of dress being provided from [the Jew]1006-the jew 's inexhaustible stock , - [Miss Nancy]127-nancy prepared to issue forth on [her]127-nancy errand . '[174-fagin] Stop a minute , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , producing , a little covered basket . '[174-fagin] Carry that in one hand . It looks more respectable , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . ' '[174-fagin] Give [her]583-my dear a door - key to carry in [her]583-my dear t'other one , [Fagin]174-fagin , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes ; '[174-fagin] it looks real and genivine like . ' '[174-fagin] Yes , yes , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , so it does , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , hanging a large street - door key on the forefinger of [the young lady]5568-the young lady 's right hand . '[174-fagin] There ; very good ! Very good indeed , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , rubbing [his]1006-the jew hands . '[1324-my brother] Oh , [[my]0-i brother]1324-my brother ! [My]0-i poor , dear , [sweet , innocent little brother]1325-sweet , innocent little brother ! ' exclaimed [Nancy]127-nancy , bursting into tears , and wringing the little basket and the street - door key in an agony of distress . '[1324-my brother] What has become of [him]1324-my brother ! Where have [they]1326-they taken [him]1324-my brother to ! Oh , do have pity , and tell [me]0-i what 's been done with [the dear boy]1327-the dear boy , [gentlemen]1328-gentlemen ; do , [gentlemen]1328-gentlemen , if [you]1328-gentlemen please , [gentlemen]1328-gentlemen ! ' Having uttered those words in a most lamentable and heart - broken tone : to the immeasurable delight of [[her]127-nancy hearers]5592-her hearers : [Miss Nancy]127-nancy paused , winked to [the company]1053-the company , nodded smilingly round , and disappeared . '[1328-gentlemen] Ah , [she]1327-the dear boy 's [a clever girl]1331-a clever girl , [[my]0-i dears]1046-my dears , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , turning round to [[his]1006-the jew young friends]5595-his young friends , and shaking [his]1006-the jew head gravely , as if in mute admonition to [them]5595-his young friends to follow the bright example [they]5595-his young friends had just beheld . '[1327-the dear boy] [She]1327-the dear boy 's a honour to [her]1327-the dear boy sex , ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , filling [his]161-sikes glass , and smiting the table with [his]161-sikes enormous fist . '[1327-the dear boy] Here 's [her]1327-the dear boy health , and wishing [they]1333-they was all like [her]1327-the dear boy ! ' While these , and [many other encomiums]5596-many other encomiums , were being passed on the accomplished [Nancy]127-nancy , [that young lady]5597-that young lady made the best of [her]5597-that young lady way to [the police - office]5598-the police - office ; whither , notwithstanding a little natural timidity consequent upon walking through [the streets]758-the streets alone and unprotected , [she]5597-that young lady arrived in perfect safety shortly afterwards . Entering by the back way , [she]5597-that young lady tapped softly with the key at one of the cell - doors , and listened . There was no sound within : so [she]5597-that young lady coughed and listened again . Still there was no reply : so [she]5597-that young lady spoke . '[1327-the dear boy] Nolly , [dear]769-dear ? ' murmured [Nancy]127-nancy in a gentle voice ; '[123-oliver] [Nolly]123-oliver ? ' There was [nobody]354-nobody inside but [a miserable shoeless criminal , who had been taken up for playing the flute , and who , the offence against society having been clearly proved , had been very properly committed by [Mr. Fang]183-mr. fang to [the House of Correction]5602-the house of correction]5601-a miserable shoeless criminal , who had been taken up for playing the flute , and who , the offence against society having been clearly proved , had been very properly committed by mr. fang to the house of correction for one month ; with the appropriate and amusing remark that since [he]183-mr. fang had so much breath to spare , it would be more wholesomely expended on the treadmill than in a musical instrument . [He]183-mr. fang made no answer : being occupied mentally bewailing the loss of the flute , which had been confiscated for the use of [the county]5603-the county : so [Nancy]127-nancy passed on to [the next cell]5604-the next cell , and knocked there . '[123-oliver] Well ! ' cried a faint and feeble voice . '[123-oliver] Is there [a little boy]1335-a little boy here ? ' inquired [Nancy]127-nancy , with a preliminary sob . '[123-oliver] No , ' replied the voice ; '[123-oliver] God forbid . ' This was [a vagrant of sixty - five , who was going to prison for not playing the flute]5605-a vagrant of sixty - five , who was going to prison for not playing the flute ; or , in other words , for begging in [the streets]758-the streets , and doing nothing for [his]183-mr. fang livelihood . In [the next cell]5604-the next cell was [another man , who was going to [the same prison]5609-the same prison for hawking tin saucepans without license ; thereby doing something for [his]5608-another man , who was going to the same prison for hawking tin saucepans without license ; thereby doing something for his living , in defiance of the stamp - office living , in defiance of [the Stamp - office]5610-the stamp - office]5608-another man , who was going to the same prison for hawking tin saucepans without license ; thereby doing something for his living , in defiance of the stamp - office . But , as neither of [these criminals]5611-these criminals answered to the name of [Oliver]123-oliver , or knew anything about [him]123-oliver , [Nancy]127-nancy made straight up to [the bluff officer in the striped waistcoat]5612-the bluff officer in the striped waistcoat ; and with the most piteous wailings and lamentations , rendered more piteous by a prompt and efficient use of the street - door key and the little basket , demanded [[her]127-nancy own dear brother]5613-her own dear brother . '[123-oliver] [I]0-i have n't got [him]1335-a little boy , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the old man]5173-the old man . '[0-i] Where is [he]1335-a little boy ? ' screamed [Nancy]127-nancy , in a distracted manner . '[4618-the gentleman] Why , [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman 's got [him]1335-a little boy , ' replied [the officer]5322-the officer . '[1338-what gentleman] [What gentleman]1338-what gentleman ! Oh , gracious heavens ! [What gentleman]1338-what gentleman ? ' exclaimed [Nancy]127-nancy . In reply to this incoherent questioning , [the old man]5173-the old man informed [the deeply affected sister]5617-the deeply affected sister that [Oliver]123-oliver had been taken ill in [the office]4687-the office , and discharged in consequence of [a witness]5619-a witness having proved the robbery to have been committed by [another boy , not in custody]5620-another boy , not in custody ; and that [the prosecutor]5392-the prosecutor had carried [him]1335-a little boy away , in an insensible condition , to [[his]1335-a little boy own residence]5622-his own residence : of and concerning which , all [the informant]5623-the informant knew was , that it was somewhere in [Pentonville]29-pentonville , [he]5623-the informant having heard that word mentioned in the directions to [the coachman]5624-the coachman . In a dreadful state of doubt and uncertainty , [the agonised young woman]5625-the agonised young woman staggered to the gate , and then , exchanging [her]5625-the agonised young woman faltering walk for a swift run , returned by the most devious and complicated route [she]5625-the agonised young woman could think of , to the domicile of [the Jew]1006-the jew . [Mr. Bill Sikes]161-sikes no sooner heard the account of the expedition delivered , than [he]161-sikes very hastily called up the white dog , and , putting on [his]161-sikes hat , expeditiously departed : without devoting any time to the formality of wishing [the company]1053-the company good - morning . '[1338-what gentleman] [We]1340-we must know where [he]1341-he is , [[my]0-i dears]1046-my dears ; [he]1341-he must be found , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew greatly excited . '[179-master bates] [Charley]179-master bates , do nothing but skulk about , till [you]179-master bates bring [home]4804-home some news of [him]1341-he ! [Nancy]127-nancy , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , [I]0-i must have [him]1341-he found . [I]0-i trust to [you]127-nancy , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , - to [you]127-nancy and the Artful for everything ! Stay , stay , ' added [the Jew]1006-the jew , unlocking a drawer with a shaking hand ; '[127-nancy] there 's money , [[my]0-i dears]1046-my dears . [I]0-i shall shut up [this shop]1347-this shop to - night . [You]127-nancy 'll know where to find [me]0-i ! Do n't stop [here]351-here a minute . Not an instant , [[my]0-i dears]1046-my dears ! ' With these words , [he]0-i pushed them from [the room]432-the room : and carefully double - locking and barring the door behind [them]5631-them , drew from its place of concealment the box which [he]0-i had unintentionally disclosed to [Oliver]123-oliver . Then , [he]0-i hastily proceeded to dispose the watches and jewellery beneath [his]0-i clothing . A rap at the door startled [him]0-i in this occupation . '[1046-my dears] Who 's there ? ' [he]0-i cried in a shrill tone . '[0-i] [Me]0-i ! ' replied the voice of [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , through the key - hole . '[0-i] What now ? ' cried [the Jew]1006-the jew impatiently . '[0-i] Is [he]1350-he to be kidnapped to [the other ken]1351-the other ken , [Nancy]127-nancy says ? ' inquired [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[127-nancy] Yes , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , '[127-nancy] wherever [she]127-nancy lays hands on [him]1350-he . Find [him]1350-he , find [him]1350-he out , that 's all . [I]0-i shall know what to do next ; never fear . ' [The boy]437-the boy murmured a reply of intelligence : and hurried [downstairs]681-downstairs after [[his]437-the boy companions]494-his companions . '[1350-he] [He]1350-he has not peached so far , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew as [he]1006-the jew pursued [his]1006-the jew occupation . '[1350-he] If [he]1350-he means to blab [us]1352-us among [[his]1350-he new friends]1215-his new friends , [we]1352-us may stop [his]1350-he mouth yet . ' [CHAPTER XIV COMPRISING FURTHER PARTICULARS OF OLIVER]190-chapter xiv comprising further particulars of oliver 'S[125-mr. brownlow] STAY AT [MR . BROWNLOW]125-mr. brownlow 'S , WITH [[THE REMARKABLE PREDICTION]191-the remarkable prediction]5640-the remarkable prediction WHICH ONE [MR . GRIMWIG]5641-mr . grimwig UTTERED CONCERNING [HIM]1350-he , WHEN [HE]1350-he WENT OUT ON AN ERRAND [Oliver]123-oliver soon recovering from the fainting - fit into which [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow 's abrupt exclamation had thrown [him]123-oliver , the subject of the picture was carefully avoided , both by [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman and [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , in the conversation that ensued : which indeed bore no reference to [Oliver]123-oliver 's history or prospects , but was confined to such topics as might amuse without exciting [him]123-oliver . [He]123-oliver was still too weak to get up to breakfast ; but , when [he]123-oliver came down into [[the housekeeper]5643-the housekeeper 's room]5644-the housekeeper 's room next day , [his]123-oliver first act was to cast an eager glance at the wall , in the hope of again looking on the face of [the beautiful lady]5645-the beautiful lady . [His]123-oliver expectations were disappointed , however , for the picture had been removed . '[125-mr. brownlow] Ah ! ' said [the housekeeper]5643-the housekeeper , watching the direction of [Oliver]123-oliver 's eyes . '[125-mr. brownlow] It is gone , [you]1354-you see . ' '[1354-you] [I]0-i see it is [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] Why have [they]1356-they taken it away ? ' '[1356-they] It has been taken down , [child]1254-child , because [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow said , that as it seemed to worry [you]1254-child , perhaps it might prevent [your]1254-child getting well , [you]1254-child know , ' rejoined [the old lady]5061-the old lady . '[1254-child] Oh , no , indeed . It did n't worry [me]0-i , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4974-ma'am] [I]0-i liked to see it . [I]0-i quite loved it . ' '[0-i] Well , well ! ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , good - humouredly ; '[0-i] [you]1254-child get well as fast as ever [you]1254-child can , [dear]769-dear , and it shall be hung up again . There ! [I]0-i promise [you]1254-child that ! Now , let [us]1360-us talk about something else . ' This was all the information [Oliver]123-oliver could obtain about the picture at that time . As [the old lady]5061-the old lady had been so kind to [him]123-oliver in [his]123-oliver illness , [he]123-oliver endeavoured to think no more of the subject just then ; so [he]123-oliver listened attentively to a great many stories [she]5061-the old lady told [him]123-oliver , about [an amiable and handsome daughter of [hers]5061-the old lady , who was married to [an amiable and handsome man]5651-an amiable and handsome man , and lived in [the country]5109-the country]5650-an amiable and handsome daughter of hers , who was married to an amiable and handsome man , and lived in the country ; and about [a son]5653-a son , who was clerk to [a merchant in [the West Indies]31-the west indies]5654-a merchant in the west indies ; and who was , also , such [a good young man]5655-a good young man , and wrote such dutiful letters [home]4804-home four times a - year , that it brought the tears into [her]5061-the old lady eyes to talk about them . When [the old lady]5061-the old lady had expatiated , a long time , on the excellences of [[her]5061-the old lady children]756-her children , and the merits of [[her]5061-the old lady kind good husband]5659-her kind good husband besides , who had been dead and gone , [poor dear soul]5660-poor dear soul ! just six - and - twenty years , it was time to have tea . After tea [she]5061-the old lady began to teach [Oliver]123-oliver cribbage : which [he]123-oliver learnt as quickly as [she]5061-the old lady could teach : and at which game [they]5661-they played , with great interest and gravity , until it was time for [the invalid]5662-the invalid to have some warm wine and water , with a slice of dry toast , and then to go cosily to bed . [They]5663-they were happy days , those of [Oliver]123-oliver 's recovery . Everything was so quiet , and neat , and orderly ; [everybody]377-everybody so kind and gentle ; that after the noise and turbulence in the midst of which [he]123-oliver had always lived , it seemed like Heaven itself . [He]123-oliver was no sooner strong enough to put [his]123-oliver clothes on , properly , than [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow caused a complete new suit , and a new cap , and a new pair of shoes , to be provided for [him]123-oliver . As [Oliver]123-oliver was told that [he]123-oliver might do what [he]123-oliver liked with the old clothes , [he]123-oliver gave them to [a servant who had been very kind to [him]123-oliver]5665-a servant who had been very kind to him , and asked [her]5665-a servant who had been very kind to him to sell [them]5663-they to [a Jew]5666-a jew , and keep the money for [herself]5665-a servant who had been very kind to him . This [she]5665-a servant who had been very kind to him very readily did ; and , as [Oliver]123-oliver looked out of the parlour window , and saw [the Jew]1006-the jew roll them up in [his]1006-the jew bag and walk away , [he]123-oliver felt quite delighted to think that they were safely gone , and that there was now no possible danger of [his]123-oliver ever being able to wear them again . [They]5663-they were sad rags , to tell the truth ; and [Oliver]123-oliver had never had a new suit before . One evening , about a week after the affair of the picture , as [he]123-oliver was sitting talking to [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , there came a message down from [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , that if [Oliver Twist]123-oliver felt pretty well , [he]125-mr. brownlow should like to see [him]123-oliver in [[his]125-mr. brownlow study]5668-his study , and talk to [him]123-oliver a little while . '[1360-us] Bless [us]1361-us , and save [us]1361-us ! Wash [your]1362-you hands , and let [me]0-i part [your]1362-you hair nicely for [you]1362-you , [child]1254-child , ' said [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin . '[0-i] [Dear heart]192-dear heart alive ! If [we]1361-us had known [he]1364-he would have asked for [you]1362-you , [we]1361-us would have put [you]1362-you a clean collar on , and made [you]1362-you as smart as sixpence ! ' [Oliver]123-oliver did as [the old lady]5061-the old lady bade [him]123-oliver ; and , although [she]5061-the old lady lamented grievously , meanwhile , that there was not even time to crimp the little frill that bordered [his]123-oliver shirt - collar ; [he]123-oliver looked so delicate and handsome , despite that important personal advantage , that [she]5061-the old lady went so far as to say : looking at [him]123-oliver with great complacency from head to foot , that [she]5061-the old lady really did n't think it would have been possible , on the longest notice , to have made much difference in [him]123-oliver for the better . Thus encouraged , [Oliver]123-oliver tapped at [the study]5670-the study door . On [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow calling to [him]123-oliver to come in , [he]123-oliver found [himself]123-oliver in [a little back room]5671-a little back room , quite full of books , with a window , looking into [some pleasant little gardens]5672-some pleasant little gardens . There was a table drawn up before the window , at which [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow was seated reading . When [he]125-mr. brownlow saw [Oliver]123-oliver , [he]125-mr. brownlow pushed the book away from [him]123-oliver , and told [him]123-oliver to come near the table , and sit down . [Oliver]123-oliver complied ; marvelling where [the people]396-the people could be found to read such a great number of books as seemed to be written to make [the world]4589-the world wiser . Which is still a marvel to [more experienced people]5675-more experienced people than [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , every day of [their]5675-more experienced people lives . '[1361-us] There are a good many books , are there not , [[my]0-i boy]601-my boy ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , observing the curiosity with which [Oliver]123-oliver surveyed the shelves that reached from the floor to the ceiling . '[4564-sir] A great number , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i never saw so many . ' '[4564-sir] [You]601-my boy shall read them , if [you]601-my boy behave well , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman kindly ; '[4564-sir] and [you]601-my boy will like that , better than looking at the outsides , - that is , some cases ; because there are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i suppose they are those heavy ones , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , pointing to some large quartos , with a good deal of gilding about the binding . '[4564-sir] Not always those , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , patting [Oliver]123-oliver on the head , and smiling as [he]4702-the old gentleman did so ; '[4564-sir] there are other equally heavy ones , though of a much smaller size . How should [you]601-my boy like to grow up [a clever man]1368-a clever man , and write books , eh ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i think [I]0-i would rather read them , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] What ! would n't [you]601-my boy like to be [a book - writer]1370-a book - writer ? ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . [Oliver]123-oliver considered a little while ; and at last said , [he]123-oliver should think it would be a much better thing to be [a book - seller]5679-a book - seller ; upon which [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman laughed heartily , and declared [he]4702-the old gentleman had said a very good thing . Which [Oliver]123-oliver felt glad to have done , though [he]123-oliver by no means knew what it was . '[601-my boy] Well , well , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , composing [his]4702-the old gentleman features . '[601-my boy] Do n't be afraid ! [We]1371-we wo n't make [an author]1372-an author of [you]601-my boy , while there 's an honest trade to be learnt , or brick - making to turn to . ' '[4564-sir] Thank [you]4564-sir , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . At the earnest manner of [his]123-oliver reply , [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman laughed again ; and said something about a curious instinct , which [Oliver]123-oliver , not understanding , paid no very great attention to . '[4564-sir] Now , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , speaking if possible in a kinder , but at the same time in a much more serious manner , than [Oliver]123-oliver had ever known [him]0-i assume yet , '[0-i] [I]0-i want [you]601-my boy to pay great attention , [[my]0-i boy]601-my boy , to what [I]0-i am going to say . [I]0-i shall talk to [you]601-my boy without any reserve ; because [I]0-i am sure [you]601-my boy are well able to understand [me]0-i , as [many older persons]1375-many older persons would be . ' '[4564-sir] Oh , do n't tell [you]4564-sir are going to send [me]0-i away , [sir]4564-sir , pray ! ' exclaimed [Oliver]123-oliver , alarmed at the serious tone of [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman 's commencement ! '[4564-sir] Do n't turn [me]0-i out of doors to wander in [the streets]758-the streets again . Let [me]0-i stay [here]351-here , and be [a servant]1379-a servant . Do n't send [me]0-i back to [the wretched place [I]0-i came from]1380-the wretched place i came from . Have mercy upon [a poor boy]1195-a poor boy , [sir]4564-sir ! ' '[4564-sir] [[My]0-i dear child]1383-my dear child , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , moved by the warmth of [Oliver]123-oliver 's sudden appeal ; '[4564-sir] [you]1383-my dear child need not be afraid of [my]0-i deserting [you]1383-my dear child , unless [you]1383-my dear child give [me]0-i cause . ' '[1383-my dear child] [I]0-i never , never will , [sir]4564-sir , ' interposed [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] [I]0-i hope not , ' rejoined [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[0-i] [I]0-i do not think [you]1383-my dear child ever will . [I]0-i have been deceived , before , in the objects whom [I]0-i have endeavoured to benefit ; but [I]0-i feel strongly disposed to trust [you]1383-my dear child , nevertheless ; and [I]0-i am more interested in [your]1383-my dear child behalf than [I]0-i can well account for , even to [myself]0-i . [The persons on whom [I]0-i have bestowed [my]0-i dearest love]1385-the persons on whom i have bestowed my dearest love , lie deep in [[their]1385-the persons on whom i have bestowed my dearest love graves]1386-their graves ; but , although the happiness and delight of [my]0-i life lie buried there too , [I]0-i have not made a coffin of [my]0-i heart , and sealed it up , forever , on [my]0-i best affections . Deep affliction has but strengthened and refined them . ' As [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman said this in a low voice : more to [himself]4702-the old gentleman than to [[his]4702-the old gentleman companion]4727-his companion : and as [he]4702-the old gentleman remained silent for a short time afterwards : [Oliver]123-oliver sat quite still . '[1383-my dear child] Well , well ! ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman at length , in a more cheerful tone , '[1383-my dear child] [I]0-i only say this , because [you]1383-my dear child have a young heart ; and knowing that [I]0-i have suffered great pain and sorrow , [you]1383-my dear child will be more careful , perhaps , not to wound [me]0-i again . [You]1383-my dear child say [you]1383-my dear child are [an orphan]4592-an orphan , without [a friend in [the world]4589-the world]1388-a friend in the world ; all the inquiries [I]0-i have been able to make , confirm the statement . Let [me]0-i hear [your]1383-my dear child story ; where [you]1383-my dear child come from ; who brought [you]1383-my dear child up ; and how [you]1383-my dear child got into [the company in which [I]0-i found [you]1383-my dear child]1390-the company in which i found you . Speak the truth , and [you]1383-my dear child shall not be friendless while [I]0-i live . ' [Oliver]123-oliver 's sobs checked [his]123-oliver utterance for some minutes ; when [he]123-oliver was on the point of beginning to relate how [he]123-oliver had been brought up at [the farm]385-the farm , and carried to [the workhouse]336-the workhouse by [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , a peculiarly impatient little double - knock was heard at the street - door : and [the servant]5691-the servant , running [upstairs]4598-upstairs , announced [Mr. Grimwig]5693-mr. grimwig . '[1391-he] Is [he]1391-he coming up ? ' inquired [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow . '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [the servant]5691-the servant . '[1391-he] [He]1391-he asked if there were any muffins in [the house]4595-the house ; and , when [I]0-i told [him]1391-he yes , [he]1391-he said [he]1391-he had come to tea . ' [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow smiled ; and , turning to [Oliver]123-oliver , said that [Mr. Grimwig]5695-mr. grimwig was [an old friend of [his]4564-sir]5696-an old friend of his , and [he]5695-mr. grimwig must not mind [his]5695-mr. grimwig being a little rough in [his]5695-mr. grimwig manners ; for [he]5695-mr. grimwig was [a worthy creature at bottom]5697-a worthy creature at bottom , as [he]5695-mr. grimwig had reason to know . '[1391-he] Shall [I]0-i go [downstairs]681-downstairs , [sir]4564-sir ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] No , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , '[4564-sir] [I]0-i would rather [you]0-i remained [here]351-here . ' At this moment , there walked into [the room]432-the room : supporting [himself]123-oliver by a thick stick : [a stout old gentleman , rather lame in one leg , who was dressed in a blue coat , striped waistcoat , nankeen breeches and gaiters , and a broad - brimmed white hat , with the sides turned up with green . A very small - plaited shirt frill stuck out from [his]123-oliver waistcoat]5699-a stout old gentleman , rather lame in one leg , who was dressed in a blue coat , striped waistcoat , nankeen breeches and gaiters , and a broad - brimmed white hat , with the sides turned up with green . a very small - plaited shirt frill stuck out from his waistcoat ; and a very long steel watch - chain , with nothing but a key at the end , dangled loosely below it . The ends of [his]123-oliver white neckerchief were twisted into a ball about the size of an orange ; the variety of shapes into which [his]123-oliver countenance was twisted , defy description . [He]123-oliver had a manner of screwing [his]123-oliver head on one side when [he]123-oliver spoke ; and of looking out of the corners of [his]123-oliver eyes at the same time : which irresistibly reminded [the beholder of a parrot]5700-the beholder of a parrot . In this attitude , [he]123-oliver fixed [himself]123-oliver , the moment [he]123-oliver made [his]123-oliver appearance ; and , holding out a small piece of orange - peel at arm 's length , exclaimed , in a growling , discontented voice . '[1391-he] Look here ! do [you]0-i see this ! Is n't it a most wonderful and extraordinary thing that [I]0-i ca n't call at [[a man]469-a man 's house]1398-a man 's house but [I]0-i find [a piece of [this poor surgeon]1400-this poor surgeon 's friend]1399-a piece of this poor surgeon 's friend on the staircase ? [I]0-i 've been lamed with orange - peel once , and [I]0-i know orange - peel will be [my]0-i death , or [I]0-i 'll be content to eat [my]0-i own head , [sir]4564-sir ! ' This was the handsome offer with which [Mr. Grimwig]5701-mr. grimwig backed and confirmed nearly every assertion [he]5701-mr. grimwig made ; and it was the more singular in [his]5701-mr. grimwig case , because , even admitting for the sake of argument , the possibility of scientific improvements being brought to that pass which will enable [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman to eat [his]1144-a gentleman own head in the event of [his]1144-a gentleman being so disposed , [Mr. Grimwig]5703-mr. grimwig 's head was such a particularly large one , that [the most sanguine man alive]5704-the most sanguine man alive could hardly entertain a hope of being able to get through it at a sitting - to put entirely out of the question , a very thick coating of powder . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll eat [my]0-i head , [sir]4564-sir , ' repeated [Mr. Grimwig]5705-mr. grimwig , striking [his]5705-mr. grimwig stick upon the ground . '[0-i] Hallo ! what 's that ! ' looking at [Oliver]123-oliver , and retreating a pace or two . '[0-i] This is young [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , whom [we]1403-we were speaking about , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow . [Oliver]123-oliver bowed . '[123-oliver] [You]4564-sir do n't mean to say that 's [the boy who had the fever]1404-the boy who had the fever , [I]0-i hope ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]5706-mr. grimwig , recoiling a little more . '[0-i] Wait a minute ! Do n't speak ! Stop - ' continued [Mr. Grimwig]5707-mr. grimwig , abruptly , losing all dread of the fever in [his]5707-mr. grimwig triumph at the discovery ; '[1405-the boy who had the orange] that 's [the boy who had the orange]1405-the boy who had the orange ! If that 's not [the boy]437-the boy , [sir]4564-sir , who had the orange , and threw this bit of peel upon the staircase , [I]0-i 'll eat [my]0-i head , and [his]1405-the boy who had the orange too . ' '[0-i] No , no , [he]1405-the boy who had the orange has not had one , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , laughing . '[0-i] Come ! Put down [your]4564-sir hat ; and speak to [[my]0-i young friend]1408-my young friend . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i feel strongly on this subject , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [the irritable old gentleman]5708-the irritable old gentleman , drawing off [his]5708-the irritable old gentleman gloves . '[0-i] There 's always more or less orange - peel on the pavement in [[our]1410-our street]1411-our street ; and [I]0-i know it 's put there by [[the surgeon]340-the surgeon 's boy]1413-the surgeon 's boy at the corner . [A young woman]339-a young woman stumbled over a bit last night , and fell against [my]0-i garden - railings ; directly [she]339-a young woman got up [I]0-i saw [her]339-a young woman look towards [his]1405-the boy who had the orange infernal red lamp with the pantomime - light . " Do n't go to [him]1405-the boy who had the orange , " [I]0-i called out of the window , " [he]1405-the boy who had the orange 's [an assassin]1415-an assassin ! [A man - trap]1416-a man - trap ! " So [he]1405-the boy who had the orange is . If [he]1405-the boy who had the orange is not - ' Here [the irascible old gentleman]5709-the irascible old gentleman gave a great knock on the ground with [his]5709-the irascible old gentleman stick ; which was always understood , by [[his]5709-the irascible old gentleman friends]4556-his friends , to imply the customary offer , whenever it was not expressed in words . Then , still keeping [his]5709-the irascible old gentleman stick in [his]5709-the irascible old gentleman hand , [he]5709-the irascible old gentleman sat down ; and , opening a double eye - glass , which [he]5709-the irascible old gentleman wore attached to a broad black riband , took a view of [Oliver]123-oliver : who , seeing that [he]123-oliver was the object of inspection , coloured , and bowed again . '[0-i] That 's [the boy]437-the boy , is it ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]5711-mr. grimwig , at length . '[0-i] That 's [the boy]437-the boy , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow . '[437-the boy] How are [you]437-the boy , [boy]4619-boy ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]5712-mr. grimwig . '[4619-boy] A great deal better , thank [you]1420-you , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , seeming to apprehend that [[his]125-mr. brownlow singular friend]5713-his singular friend was about to say something disagreeable , asked [Oliver]123-oliver to step [downstairs]681-downstairs and tell [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin [they]5715-they were ready for tea ; which , as [he]437-the boy did not half like [the visitor]5716-the visitor 's manner , [he]437-the boy was very happy to do . '[4564-sir] [He]437-the boy is [a nice - looking boy]1422-a nice - looking boy , is [he]437-the boy not ? ' inquired [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow . '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know , ' replied [Mr. Grimwig]5717-mr. grimwig , pettishly . '[0-i] Do n't know ? ' '[0-i] No . [I]0-i do n't know . [I]0-i never see any difference in [boys]493-boys . [I]0-i only knew two sort of [boys]493-boys . [Mealy boys]1425-mealy boys , and [beef - faced boys]1426-beef - faced boys . ' '[1426-beef - faced boys] And which is [Oliver]123-oliver ? ' '[193-mealy] [Mealy]193-mealy . [I]0-i know [a friend who has [a beef - faced boy]1428-a beef - faced boy]1427-a friend who has a beef - faced boy ; [a fine boy]1429-a fine boy , [they]1430-they call [him]1429-a fine boy ; with a round head , and red cheeks , and glaring eyes ; [a horrid boy]1431-a horrid boy ; with a body and limbs that appear to be swelling out of the seams of [his]1429-a fine boy blue clothes ; with the voice of [a pilot , and the appetite of a wolf]1432-a pilot , and the appetite of a wolf . [I]0-i know [him]123-oliver ! [The wretch]1433-the wretch ! ' '[1433-the wretch] Come , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , '[1433-the wretch] these are not the characteristics of [young Oliver Twist]123-oliver ; so [he]123-oliver need n't excite [your]0-i wrath . ' '[1434-they] [They]1434-they are not , ' replied [Mr. Grimwig]5718-mr. grimwig . '[1434-they] [He]123-oliver may have worse . ' Here , [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow coughed impatiently ; which appeared to afford [Mr. Grimwig]5719-mr. grimwig the most exquisite delight . '[123-oliver] [He]123-oliver may have worse , [I]0-i say , ' repeated [Mr. Grimwig]5720-mr. grimwig . '[0-i] Where does [he]123-oliver come from ! Who is [he]123-oliver ? What is [he]123-oliver ? [He]123-oliver has had a fever . What of that ? Fevers are not peculiar to [good people]1435-good people ; are [they]1435-good people ? [Bad people]1436-bad people have fevers sometimes ; have n't [they]1435-good people , eh ? [I]0-i knew [a man who was hung in [Jamaica]32-jamaica for murdering [[his]1437-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master master]4709-his master]1437-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master . [He]123-oliver had had a fever six times ; [he]123-oliver was n't recommended to mercy on that account . Pooh ! nonsense ! ' Now , the fact was , that in the inmost recesses of [his]5719-mr. grimwig own heart , [Mr. Grimwig]5721-mr. grimwig was strongly disposed to admit that [Oliver]123-oliver 's appearance and manner were unusually prepossessing ; but [he]5719-mr. grimwig had a strong appetite for contradiction , sharpened on this occasion by the finding of the orange - peel ; and , inwardly determining that [no man]5722-no man should dictate to [him]5719-mr. grimwig whether [a boy]4668-a boy was well - looking or not , [he]5719-mr. grimwig had resolved , from the first , to oppose [[his]5719-mr. grimwig friend]839-his friend . When [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow admitted that on [no one point of inquiry]5725-no one point of inquiry could [he]125-mr. brownlow yet return a satisfactory answer ; and that [he]125-mr. brownlow had postponed any investigation into [Oliver]123-oliver 's previous history until [he]125-mr. brownlow thought [the boy]437-the boy was strong enough to hear it ; [Mr. Grimwig]5727-mr. grimwig chuckled maliciously . And [he]5719-mr. grimwig demanded , with a sneer , whether [the housekeeper]5643-the housekeeper was in the habit of counting the plate at night ; because if [she]5643-the housekeeper did n't find a table - spoon or two missing some sunshiny morning , why , [he]5719-mr. grimwig would be content to - and so forth . All this , [Mr. Brownlow]125-mr. brownlow , although [himself]125-mr. brownlow somewhat of [an impetuous gentleman]5729-an impetuous gentleman : knowing [[his]125-mr. brownlow friend]839-his friend 's peculiarities , bore with great good humour ; as [Mr. Grimwig]5731-mr. grimwig , at tea , was graciously pleased to express [his]5731-mr. grimwig entire approval of the muffins , matters went on very smoothly ; and [Oliver]123-oliver , who made [one of the party]5732-one of the party , began to feel more at [his]123-oliver ease than [he]123-oliver had yet done in [the fierce old gentleman]5733-the fierce old gentleman 's presence . '[1435-good people] And when are [you]1439-you going to hear a full , true , and particular account of the life and adventures of [Oliver Twist]123-oliver ? ' asked [Grimwig of Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , at the conclusion of the meal ; looking sideways at [Oliver]123-oliver , as [he]0-i resumed [his]0-i subject . '[1439-you] To - morrow morning , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[1439-you] [I]0-i would rather [he]123-oliver was alone with [me]0-i at the time . Come up to [me]0-i to - morrow morning at ten o'clock , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . ' '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . [He]123-oliver answered with some hesitation , because [he]123-oliver was confused by [Mr. Grimwig]5734-mr. grimwig 's looking so hard at [him]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i 'll tell [you]1439-you what , ' whispered [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman to [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; '[123-oliver] [he]123-oliver wo n't come up to [you]1439-you to - morrow morning . [I]0-i saw [him]123-oliver hesitate . [He]123-oliver is deceiving [you]1439-you , [[my]0-i good friend]1442-my good friend . ' '[123-oliver] [I]0-i 'll swear [he]123-oliver is not , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , warmly . '[0-i] If [he]123-oliver is not , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]5736-mr. grimwig , '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll - ' and down went the stick . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll answer for [that boy]4657-that boy 's truth with [my]0-i life ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , knocking the table . '[0-i] And [I]0-i for [his]4657-that boy falsehood with [my]0-i head ! ' rejoined [Mr. Grimwig]5737-mr. grimwig , knocking the table also . '[0-i] [We]1444-we shall see , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , checking [his]194-mr. brownlow rising anger . '[1444-we] [We]1444-we will , ' replied [Mr. Grimwig]5738-mr. grimwig , with a provoking smile ; '[1444-we] [we]1444-we will . ' As fate would have it , [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin chanced to bring in , at this moment , a small parcel of books , which [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow had that morning purchased of [the identical bookstall - keeper , who has already figured in this history]5739-the identical bookstall - keeper , who has already figured in this history ; having laid them on the table , [she]187-mrs. bedwin prepared to leave [the room]432-the room . '[1444-we] Stop [the boy]437-the boy , [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; '[187-mrs. bedwin] there is something to go back . ' '[437-the boy] [He]437-the boy has gone , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin . '[437-the boy] Call after [him]437-the boy , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; '[437-the boy] it 's particular . [He]437-the boy is [a poor man]4675-a poor man , and they are not paid for . There are some books to be taken back , too . ' [The street]353-the street - door was opened . [Oliver]123-oliver ran one way ; and [the girl]5742-the girl ran another ; and [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin stood on the step and screamed for [the boy]437-the boy ; but there was [no boy]5744-no boy in sight . [Oliver]123-oliver and [the girl]5742-the girl returned , in a breathless state , to report that there were no tidings of [him]437-the boy . '[0-i] Dear [me]0-i , [I]0-i am very sorry for that , ' exclaimed [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; '[0-i] [I]0-i particularly wished those books to be returned to - night . ' '[0-i] Send [Oliver]123-oliver with them , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]5746-mr. grimwig , with an ironical smile ; '[0-i] [he]123-oliver will be sure to deliver them safely , [you]0-i know . ' '[0-i] Yes ; do let [me]0-i take them , if [you]0-i please , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll run all the way , [sir]4564-sir . ' [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman was just going to say that [Oliver]123-oliver should not go out on any account ; when a most malicious cough from [Mr. Grimwig]5748-mr. grimwig determined [him]123-oliver that [he]123-oliver should ; and that , by [his]123-oliver prompt discharge of the commission , [he]123-oliver should prove to [him]123-oliver the injustice of [his]123-oliver suspicions : on this head at least : at once . '[0-i] [You]0-i shall go , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[0-i] The books are on a chair by [my]0-i table . Fetch them down . ' [Oliver]123-oliver , delighted to be of use , brought down the books under [his]123-oliver arm in a great bustle ; and waited , cap in hand , to hear what message [he]123-oliver was to take . '[0-i] [You]0-i are to say , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , glancing steadily at [Grimwig]194-mr. brownlow ; '[0-i] [you]0-i are to say that [you]0-i have brought those books back ; and that [you]0-i have come to pay the four pound ten [I]0-i owe [him]1451-him . This is a five - pound note , so [you]0-i will have to bring [me]0-i back , ten shillings change . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i wo n't be ten minutes , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , eagerly . Having buttoned up the bank - note in [his]123-oliver jacket pocket , and placed the books carefully under [his]123-oliver arm , [he]123-oliver made a respectful bow , and left [the room]432-the room . [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin followed [him]123-oliver to [the street]353-the street - door , giving [him]123-oliver many directions about the nearest way , and the name of [the bookseller]5752-the bookseller , and the name of [the street]353-the street : all of which [Oliver]123-oliver said [he]123-oliver clearly understood . Having superadded many injunctions to be sure and not take cold , [the old lady]5061-the old lady at length permitted [him]123-oliver to depart . '[0-i] Bless [his]1451-him sweet face ! ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , looking after [him]123-oliver . '[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't bear , somehow , to let [him]1451-him go out of [my]0-i sight . ' At this moment , [Oliver]123-oliver looked gaily round , and nodded before [he]123-oliver turned the corner . [The old lady]5061-the old lady smilingly returned [his]123-oliver salutation , and , closing the door , went back to [[her]5061-the old lady own room]5757-her own room . '[0-i] Let [me]0-i see ; [he]1451-him 'll be back in twenty minutes , at the longest , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , pulling out [his]194-mr. brownlow watch , and placing it on the table . '[1451-him] It will be dark by that time . ' '[1451-him] Oh ! [you]1453-you really expect [him]1451-him to come back , do [you]1453-you ? ' inquired [Mr. Grimwig]5758-mr. grimwig . '[1453-you] Do n't [you]1453-you ? ' asked [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , smiling . The spirit of contradiction was strong in [Mr. Grimwig]5759-mr. grimwig 's breast , at the moment ; and it was rendered stronger by [[his]5759-mr. grimwig friend]839-his friend 's confident smile . '[1453-you] No , ' [he]0-i said , smiting the table with [his]0-i fist , '[0-i] [I]0-i do not . [The boy]437-the boy has a new suit of clothes on [his]437-the boy back , a set of valuable books under [his]437-the boy arm , and a five - pound note in [his]437-the boy pocket . [He]437-the boy 'll join [[his]437-the boy old friends]1455-his old friends [the thieves]5400-the thieves , and laugh at [you]1453-you . If ever [that boy]4657-that boy returns to [this house]1458-this house , [sir]4564-sir , [I]0-i 'll eat [my]0-i head . ' With these words [he]0-i drew [his]0-i chair closer to the table ; and there [the two friends]5761-the two friends sat , in silent expectation , with the watch between [them]5761-the two friends . It is worthy of remark , as illustrating the importance [we]5762-we attach to [our]5762-we own judgments , and the pride with which [we]5762-we put forth [our]5762-we most rash and hasty conclusions , that , although [Mr. Grimwig]5763-mr. grimwig was not by any means [a bad - hearted man]5764-a bad - hearted man , and though [he]5763-mr. grimwig would have been unfeignedly sorry to see [[his]5763-mr. grimwig respected friend]5765-his respected friend duped and deceived , [he]5763-mr. grimwig really did most earnestly and strongly hope at that moment , that [Oliver Twist]123-oliver might not come back . It grew so dark , that the figures on the dial - plate were scarcely discernible ; but there [the two old gentlemen]5766-the two old gentlemen continued to sit , in silence , with the watch between [them]5761-the two friends . CHAPTER XV SHOWING HOW VERY FOND OF [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver , [THE MERRY OLD JEW]126-the jew AND [MISS NANCY]127-nancy WERE In [the obscure parlour of [a low public - house]5768-a low public - house]5767-the obscure parlour of a low public - house , in [the filthiest part of [Little Saffron Hill]21-little saffron hill]5769-the filthiest part of little saffron hill ; [a dark and gloomy den]5770-a dark and gloomy den , where a flaring gas - light burnt all day in the winter - time ; and where no ray of sun ever shone in the summer : there sat , brooding over a little pewter measure and a small glass , strongly impregnated with the smell of liquor , [a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police]5771-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police would have hesitated to recognise as [Mr. William Sikes]129-mr. sikes . At [his]5763-mr. grimwig feet , sat a white - coated , red - eyed dog ; who occupied [himself]5763-mr. grimwig , alternately , in winking at [[his]5763-mr. grimwig master]4709-his master with both eyes at the same time ; and in licking a large , fresh cut on one side of [his]5763-mr. grimwig mouth , which appeared to be the result of some recent conflict . '[0-i] Keep quiet , [you]1460-you warmint ! Keep quiet ! ' said [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes , suddenly breaking silence . Whether [his]129-mr. sikes meditations were so intense as to be disturbed by the dog 's winking , or whether [his]129-mr. sikes feelings were so wrought upon by [his]129-mr. sikes reflections that they required all the relief derivable from kicking an unoffending animal to allay them , is matter for argument and consideration . Whatever was the cause , the effect was a kick and a curse , bestowed upon the dog simultaneously . [Dogs]5773-dogs are not generally apt to revenge injuries inflicted upon [them]5773-dogs by [[their]5773-dogs masters]5774-their masters ; but [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes 's dog , having faults of temper in common with [[his]5763-mr. grimwig owner]5775-his owner , and labouring , perhaps , at this moment , under a powerful sense of injury , made no more ado but at once fixed [his]5763-mr. grimwig teeth in one of the half - boots . Having given in a hearty shake , [he]5763-mr. grimwig retired , growling , under a form ; just escaping the pewter measure which [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes levelled at [his]5763-mr. grimwig head . '[1460-you] [You]1460-you would , would [you]1460-you ? ' said [Sikes]129-mr. sikes , seizing the poker in one hand , and deliberately opening with the other a large clasp - knife , which [he]129-mr. sikes drew from [his]129-mr. sikes pocket . '[1460-you] Come here , [[you]1460-you born devil]1461-you born devil ! Come here ! D'ye hear ? ' The dog no doubt heard ; because [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes spoke in the very harshest key of a very harsh voice ; but , appearing to entertain some unaccountable objection to having [his]129-mr. sikes throat cut , [he]129-mr. sikes remained where [he]129-mr. sikes was , and growled more fiercely than before : at the same time grasping the end of the poker between [his]129-mr. sikes teeth , and biting at it like a wild beast . This resistance only infuriated [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes the more ; who , dropping on [his]129-mr. sikes knees , began to assail the animal most furiously . The dog jumped from right to left , and from left to right ; snapping , growling , and barking ; [the man]4928-the man thrust and swore , and struck and blasphemed ; and the struggle was reaching a most critical point for one or other ; when , the door suddenly opening , the dog darted out : leaving [Bill Sikes]161-sikes with the poker and the clasp - knife in [his]129-mr. sikes hands . There must always be two parties to a quarrel , says [the old adage]5777-the old adage . [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes , being disappointed of the dog 's participation , at once transferred [his]129-mr. sikes share in the quarrel to [the new comer]5419-the new comer . '[1460-you] What the devil do [you]1460-you come in between [me]0-i and [my]0-i dog for ? ' said [Sikes]129-mr. sikes , with a fierce gesture . '[1460-you] [I]0-i did n't know , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , [I]0-i did n't know , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin , humbly ; for [the Jew]1006-the jew was [the new comer]5419-the new comer . '[0-i] Did n't know , [[you]1460-you white - livered thief]1463-you white - livered thief ! ' growled [Sikes]129-mr. sikes . '[1463-you white - livered thief] Could n't [you]1460-you hear the noise ? ' '[1460-you] Not a sound of it , as [I]0-i 'm [a living man]5781-a living man , [Bill]161-sikes , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Oh no ! [You]1460-you hear nothing , [you]1460-you do n't , '[129-mr. sikes] retorted [Sikes]129-mr. sikes with a fierce sneer . ' Sneaking in and out , so as [nobody]354-nobody hears how [you]1460-you come or go ! [I]129-mr. sikes wish [you]1460-you had been the dog , [Fagin]174-fagin , half a minute ago . '[129-mr. sikes] ' Why ? '[1006-the jew] inquired [the Jew]1006-the jew with a forced smile . 'Cause [the government]5783-the government , as cares for the lives of [such men as [you]1460-you]5784-such men as you , as have n't half the pluck of [curs]5785-curs , lets [a man]469-a man kill a dog how [he]469-a man likes , '[129-mr. sikes] replied [Sikes]129-mr. sikes , shutting up the knife with a very expressive look ; ' that 's why . '[129-mr. sikes] [The Jew]126-the jew rubbed [his]126-the jew hands ; and , sitting down at the table , affected to laugh at the pleasantry of [[his]126-the jew friend]839-his friend . [He]126-the jew was obviously very ill at ease , however . ' Grin away , '[129-mr. sikes] said [Sikes]129-mr. sikes , replacing the poker , and surveying [him]126-the jew with savage contempt ; ' grin away . [You]1460-you 'll never have the laugh at [me]129-mr. sikes , though , unless it 's behind a nightcap . [I]129-mr. sikes 've got the upper hand over [you]1460-you , [Fagin]174-fagin ; and , d - [me]129-mr. sikes , [I]129-mr. sikes 'll keep it . There ! If [I]129-mr. sikes go , [you]1460-you go ; so take care of [me]129-mr. sikes . '[129-mr. sikes] ' Well , well , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , ' [I]1006-the jew know all that ; [we]5788-we - [we]5788-we - have a mutual interest , [Bill]161-sikes , - a mutual interest . '[1006-the jew] ' Humph , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , as if [he]161-sikes thought the interest lay rather more on [the Jew]1006-the jew 's side than on [his]161-sikes . ' Well , what have [you]1460-you got to say to [me]161-sikes ? '[161-sikes] ' It 's all passed safe through the melting - pot , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin , ' and this is [your]1460-you share . It 's rather more than it ought to be , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear ; but as [I]174-fagin know [you]1460-you 'll do [me]174-fagin a good turn another time , and - '[174-fagin] ' Stow that gammon , '[1469-the robber] interposed [the robber]1469-the robber , impatiently . ' Where is it ? Hand over ! '[1469-the robber] ' Yes , yes , [Bill]161-sikes ; give [me]1006-the jew time , give [me]1006-the jew time , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , soothingly . ' Here it is ! All safe ! '[1006-the jew] As [he]1469-the robber spoke , [he]1469-the robber drew forth an old cotton handkerchief from [his]1469-the robber breast ; and untying a large knot in one corner , produced a small brown - paper packet . [Sikes]161-sikes , snatching it from [him]1469-the robber , hastily opened it ; and proceeded to count the sovereigns it contained . ' This is all , is it ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . ' All , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' [You]1006-the jew have n't opened the parcel and swallowed one or two as [you]1006-the jew come along , have [you]1006-the jew ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes , suspiciously . ' Do n't put on an injured look at the question ; [you]1006-the jew 've done it many a time . Jerk the tinkler . '[161-sikes] These words , in plain English , conveyed an injunction to ring the bell . It was answered by [another Jew]1472-another jew : younger than [Fagin]174-fagin , but nearly as vile and repulsive in appearance . [Bill Sikes]161-sikes merely pointed to the empty measure . [The Jew]1006-the jew , perfectly understanding the hint , retired to fill it : previously exchanging a remarkable look with [Fagin]174-fagin , who raised [his]174-fagin eyes for an instant , as if in expectation of it , and shook [his]174-fagin head in reply ; so slightly that the action would have been almost imperceptible to [an observant third person]1474-an observant third person . It was lost upon [Sikes]161-sikes , who was stooping at the moment to tie the boot - lace which the dog had torn . Possibly , if [he]161-sikes had observed the brief interchange of signals , [he]161-sikes might have thought that it boded no good to [him]161-sikes . ' Is [anybody]435-anybody here , [Barney]195-barney ? '[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]174-fagin ; speaking , now that that [Sikes]161-sikes was looking on , without raising [his]161-sikes eyes from the ground . ' [Dot]196-dot [a shoul]5791-a shoul , '[195-barney] replied [Barney]195-barney ; whose words : whether they came from the heart or not : made their way through the nose . ' [Nobody]354-nobody ? '[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]174-fagin , in a tone of surprise : which perhaps might mean that [Barney]195-barney was at liberty to tell the truth . ' [Dobody]197-dobody but [Biss Dadsy]198-biss dadsy , '[195-barney] replied [Barney]195-barney . ' [Nancy]127-nancy ! '[161-sikes] exclaimed [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Where ? Strike [me]161-sikes blind , if [I]161-sikes do n't honour [that '[161-sikes] ere girl]5793-that ' ere girl , for [her]1475-her native talents . ' '[161-sikes] [She]1475-her 's bid [havid]1476-havid a plate of boiled beef i d the bar , ' replied [Barney]195-barney . '[1475-her] Send [her]1475-her here , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , pouring out a glass of liquor . '[1475-her] Send [her]1475-her here . ' [Barney]195-barney looked timidly at [Fagin]174-fagin , as if for permission ; [the Jew]1006-the jew remaining silent , and not lifting [his]1006-the jew eyes from the ground , [he]1006-the jew retired ; and presently returned , ushering in [Nancy]127-nancy ; who was decorated with the bonnet , apron , basket , and street - door key , complete . '[1475-her] [You]1475-her are on the scent , are [you]1475-her , [Nancy]127-nancy ? ' inquired [Sikes]161-sikes , proffering the glass . '[127-nancy] Yes , [I]0-i am , [Bill]161-sikes , ' replied [the young lady]5568-the young lady , disposing of its contents ; '[0-i] and tired enough of it [I]0-i am , too . [The young brat]1477-the young brat 's been ill and confined to [the crib]1478-the crib ; and - ' '[127-nancy] Ah , [Nancy]127-nancy , [dear]769-dear ! ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , looking up . Now , whether a peculiar contraction of [the Jew]1006-the jew 's red eye - brows , and a half closing of [his]1006-the jew deeply - set eyes , warned [Miss Nancy]127-nancy that [she]127-nancy was disposed to be too communicative , is not a matter of much importance . The fact is all [we]5797-we need care for [here]351-here ; and the fact is , that [she]127-nancy suddenly checked [herself]127-nancy , and with several gracious smiles upon [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , turned the conversation to other matters . In about ten minutes '[127-nancy] time , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin was seized with a fit of coughing ; upon which [Nancy]127-nancy pulled [her]127-nancy shawl over [her]127-nancy shoulders , and declared it was time to go . [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , finding that [he]161-sikes was walking a short part of [her]127-nancy way [himself]161-sikes , expressed [his]161-sikes intention of accompanying [her]127-nancy ; [they]1480-they went away together , followed , at a little distant , by the dog , who slunk out of [a back - yard]1481-a back - yard as soon as [[his]1482-his master]4709-his master was out of sight . [The Jew]126-the jew thrust [his]126-the jew head out of [the room]432-the room door when [Sikes]161-sikes had left [it]1485-it ; looked after [him]126-the jew as [we]1486-we walked up [the dark passage]4914-the dark passage ; shook [his]126-the jew clenched fist ; muttered a deep curse ; and then , with a horrible grin , reseated [himself]126-the jew at the table ; where [he]126-the jew was soon deeply absorbed in the interesting pages of the Hue - and - Cry . Meanwhile , [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , little dreaming that [he]123-oliver was within so very short a distance of [the merry old gentleman]4552-the merry old gentleman , was on [his]123-oliver way to the book - stall . When [he]126-the jew got into [Clerkenwell]25-clerkenwell , [he]126-the jew accidently turned down [a by - street]1489-a by - street which was not exactly in [his]126-the jew way ; but not discovering [his]126-the jew mistake until [he]126-the jew had got half - way down [it]1489-a by - street , and knowing it must lead in the right direction , [he]126-the jew did not think it worth while to turn back ; and so marched on , as quickly as [he]126-the jew could , with the books under [his]126-the jew arm . [He]126-the jew was walking along , thinking how happy and contented [he]126-the jew ought to feel ; and how much [he]126-the jew would give for only one look at [poor little Dick , who , starved and beaten , might be weeping bitterly at that very moment ; when [he]126-the jew was startled by [a young woman]339-a young woman screaming out very loud . ' Oh , [[my]339-a young woman dear brother]5800-my dear brother]5799-poor little dick , who , starved and beaten , might be weeping bitterly at that very moment ; when he was startled by a young woman screaming out very loud . ' oh , my dear brother ! '[339-a young woman] And [he]126-the jew had hardly looked up , to see what the matter was , when [he]126-the jew was stopped by having a pair of arms thrown tight round [his]126-the jew neck . ' Do n't , '[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]123-oliver , struggling . ' Let go of [me]123-oliver . Who is it ? What are [you]339-a young woman stopping [me]123-oliver for ? '[123-oliver] The only reply to this , was a great number of loud lamentations from [the young woman who had embraced [him]123-oliver]1491-the young woman who had embraced him ; and who had a little basket and a street - door key in [her]339-a young woman hand . ' Oh [my]341-the young woman gracious ! '[341-the young woman] said [the young woman]341-the young woman , ' [I]341-the young woman have found [him]123-oliver ! Oh ! [Oliver]123-oliver ! [Oliver]123-oliver ! Oh [[you]123-oliver naughty boy]5801-you naughty boy , to make [me]341-the young woman suffer such distress on [your]123-oliver account ! Come [home]4804-home , [dear]769-dear , come . Oh , [I]341-the young woman 've found [him]123-oliver . Thank gracious goodness heavins , [I]341-the young woman 've found [him]123-oliver ! '[341-the young woman] With these incoherent exclamations , [the young woman]341-the young woman burst into another fit of crying , and got so dreadfully hysterical , that [a couple of women who came up at the moment]1494-a couple of women who came up at the moment asked [a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on]1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on , whether [he]1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on did n't think [he]1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on had better run for [the doctor]5019-the doctor . To which , [the butcher 's boy : who appeared of a lounging , not to say indolent disposition]1497-the butcher 's boy : who appeared of a lounging , not to say indolent disposition : replied , that [he]1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on thought not . ' Oh , no , no , never mind , '[341-the young woman] said [the young woman]341-the young woman , grasping [Oliver]123-oliver 's hand ; ' [I]341-the young woman 'm[341-the young woman] better now . Come [home]4804-home directly , [[you]123-oliver cruel boy]1500-you cruel boy ! Come ! ' '[341-the young woman] Oh , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' replied [the young woman]341-the young woman , '[4974-ma'am] [he]123-oliver ran away , near a month ago , from [[his]123-oliver parents]4848-his parents , who are [hard - working and respectable people]1503-hard - working and respectable people ; and went and joined a set of [thieves]1067-thieves and [bad characters]1505-bad characters ; and almost broke [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother 's heart . ' '[1507-young wretch] [Young wretch]1507-young wretch ! ' said [one woman]5805-one woman . '[1507-young wretch] Go [home]4804-home , do , [you]123-oliver little brute , ' said [the other]4696-the other . '[123-oliver] [I]0-i am not , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , greatly alarmed . '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know [her]427-his mother . [I]0-i have n't [any sister]1509-any sister , or [father]1510-father and [mother]461-mother either . [I]0-i 'm [an orphan]4592-an orphan ; [I]341-the young woman live at [Pentonville]29-pentonville . '[341-the young woman] ' Only hear [him]427-his mother , how [he]427-his mother braves it out ! '[341-the young woman] cried [the young woman]341-the young woman . ' Why , it 's [Nancy]127-nancy ! '[123-oliver] exclaimed [Oliver]123-oliver ; who now saw [her]341-the young woman face for the first time ; and started back , in irrepressible astonishment . ' [You]123-oliver see [he]427-his mother knows [me]127-nancy ! '[127-nancy] cried [Nancy]127-nancy , appealing to [the bystanders]1513-the bystanders . ' [He]427-his mother ca n't help [himself]427-his mother . Make [him]427-his mother come [home]4804-home , there 's [good people]1435-good people , or [he]427-his mother 'll kill [[his]427-his mother dear mother]5810-his dear mother and [father]1510-father , and break [my]127-nancy heart ! '[127-nancy] ' What the devil 's this ? '[469-a man] said [a man]469-a man , bursting out of [a beer - shop]1515-a beer - shop , with a white dog at [his]469-a man heels ; ' [young Oliver]123-oliver ! Come home to [[your]123-oliver poor mother]5812-your poor mother , [[you]123-oliver young dog]5813-you young dog ! Come [home]4804-home directly . '[469-a man] ' [I]123-oliver do n't belong to [them]5815-them . [I]123-oliver do n't know [them]5815-them . Help ! help ! '[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]123-oliver , struggling in [the man]4928-the man 's powerful grasp . ' Help ! '[4928-the man] repeated [the man]4928-the man . ' Yes ; [I]123-oliver 'll help [you]123-oliver , [[you]123-oliver young rascal]585-you young rascal ! What books are these ? [You]123-oliver 've been a stealing 'em[123-oliver] , have [you]123-oliver ? Give 'em here . '[4928-the man] With these words , [the man]4928-the man tore the volumes from [his]4928-the man grasp , and struck [him]123-oliver on the head . ' That 's right ! '[1519-a looker - on] cried [a looker - on]1519-a looker - on , from a garret - window . ' That 's the only way of bringing [him]123-oliver to [his]123-oliver senses ! '[1519-a looker - on] ' To be sure ! '[1520-a sleepy - faced carpenter] cried [a sleepy - faced carpenter]1520-a sleepy - faced carpenter , casting an approving look at the garret - window . ' It 'll do [him]123-oliver good ! '[1521-the two women] said [the two women]1521-the two women . ' And [he]123-oliver shall have it , too ! '[4928-the man] rejoined [the man]4928-the man , administering another blow , and seizing [Oliver]123-oliver by the collar . ' Come on , [[you]123-oliver young villain]5817-you young villain ! Here , [Bull's - eye]5818-bull's - eye , mind [him]123-oliver , [boy]4619-boy ! Mind [him]123-oliver ! '[4928-the man] Weak with recent illness ; stupified by the blows and the suddenness of the attack ; terrified by the fierce growling of the dog , and the brutality of [the man]4928-the man ; overpowered by the conviction of [the bystanders]1513-the bystanders that [he]123-oliver really was [the hardened little wretch [he]123-oliver was described to be]1525-the hardened little wretch he was described to be ; what could [one poor child]1526-one poor child do ! Darkness had set in ; it was [a low neighborhood]1527-a low neighborhood ; no help was near ; resistance was useless . In another moment [he]123-oliver was dragged into [a labyrinth of dark narrow courts]1528-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts , and was forced along [them]1528-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts at a pace which rendered the few cries [he]123-oliver dared to give utterance to , unintelligible . It was of little moment , indeed , whether they were intelligible or no ; for there was [nobody]354-nobody to care for [them]1528-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts , had they been ever so plain . The gas - lamps were lighted ; [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin was waiting anxiously at the open door ; [the servant]5691-the servant had run up [the street]353-the street twenty times to see if there were any traces of [Oliver]123-oliver ; and still [the two old gentlemen]5766-the two old gentlemen sat , perseveringly , in the dark parlour , with the watch between [them]5766-the two old gentlemen . [CHAPTER XVI RELATES]199-chapter xvi relates WHAT BECAME OF [OLIVER TWIST]123-oliver , AFTER [HE]123-oliver HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY [NANCY]127-nancy [The narrow streets and courts]1533-the narrow streets and courts , at length , terminated in a large open space ; scattered about which , were pens for beasts , and other indications of [a cattle - market]1534-a cattle - market . [Sikes]161-sikes slackened [his]161-sikes pace when [they]5766-the two old gentlemen reached this spot : [the girl]5742-the girl being quite unable to support any longer , the rapid rate at which [they]5766-the two old gentlemen had hitherto walked . Turning to [Oliver]123-oliver , [he]161-sikes roughly commanded [him]123-oliver to take hold of [Nancy]127-nancy 's hand . ' Do [you]123-oliver hear ? '[161-sikes] growled [Sikes]161-sikes , as [Oliver]123-oliver hesitated , and looked round . [They]5766-the two old gentlemen were in a dark corner , quite out of the track of [passengers]1536-passengers . [Oliver]123-oliver saw , but too plainly , that resistance would be of no avail . [He]123-oliver held out [his]123-oliver hand , which [Nancy]127-nancy clasped tight in [hers]127-nancy . ' Give [me]161-sikes the other , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , seizing [Oliver]123-oliver 's unoccupied hand . ' Here , [Bull's - Eye]5818-bull's - eye ! '[161-sikes] The dog looked up , and growled . ' See here , [boy]4619-boy ! '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , putting [his]161-sikes other hand to [Oliver]123-oliver 's throat ; ' if [he]123-oliver speaks ever so soft a word , hold [him]123-oliver ! D'ye mind ! '[161-sikes] The dog growled again ; and licking [his]161-sikes lips , eyed [Oliver]123-oliver as if [he]123-oliver were anxious to attach [himself]123-oliver to [his]123-oliver windpipe without delay . ' [He]123-oliver 's as willing as [a Christian]465-a christian , strike [me]161-sikes blind if [he]123-oliver is n't ! '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , regarding the animal with a kind of grim and ferocious approval . ' Now , [you]123-oliver know what [you]123-oliver 've got to expect , [master]711-master , so call away as quick as [you]123-oliver like ; the dog will soon stop that game . Get on , [young'un]5824-young'un ! '[161-sikes] Bull's - eye wagged [his]161-sikes tail in acknowledgment of this unusually endearing form of speech ; and , giving vent to another admonitory growl for the benefit of [Oliver]123-oliver , led the way onward . It was [Smithfield]34-smithfield that [they]1537-they were crossing , although it might have been [Grosvenor Square]35-grosvenor square , for anything [Oliver]123-oliver knew to the contrary . The night was dark and foggy . The lights in [the shops]1538-the shops could scarecely struggle through the heavy mist , which thickened every moment and shrouded [the streets]758-the streets and [houses]5141-houses in gloom ; rendering [the strange place]1541-the strange place still stranger in [Oliver]123-oliver 's eyes ; and making [his]123-oliver uncertainty the more dismal and depressing . [They]1537-they had hurried on a few paces , when a deep church - bell struck the hour . With its first stroke , [[his]123-oliver two conductors]1542-his two conductors stopped , and turned [their]1542-his two conductors heads in the direction whence the sound proceeded . ' Eight o '[161-sikes] clock , [Bill]161-sikes , ' said [Nancy]127-nancy , when the bell ceased . '[161-sikes] What 's the good of telling [me]0-i that ; [I]0-i can hear it , ca n't [I]0-i ! ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] [I]0-i wonder whether [THEY]1542-his two conductors can hear it , ' said [Nancy]127-nancy . '[1542-his two conductors] Of course [they]1542-his two conductors can , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes . '[1542-his two conductors] It was Bartlemy time when [I]0-i was shopped ; and there warn't a penny trumpet in [the fair]1543-the fair , as [I]0-i could n't hear the squeaking on . Arter [I]0-i was locked up for the night , the row and din outside made [the thundering old jail]1544-the thundering old jail so silent , that [I]0-i could almost have beat [my]0-i brains out against the iron plates of the door . ' '[863-poor fellow] [Poor fellow]863-poor fellow ! ' said [Nancy]127-nancy , who still had [her]127-nancy face turned towards the quarter in which the bell had sounded . '[863-poor fellow] Oh , [Bill]161-sikes , [such fine young chaps as [them]1546-such fine young chaps as them]1546-such fine young chaps as them ! ' '[161-sikes] Yes ; that 's all [[you]1547-you women]1548-you women think of , ' answered [Sikes]161-sikes . '[1549-fine young chaps] [Fine young chaps]1549-fine young chaps ! Well , [they]1549-fine young chaps 're as good as dead , so it do n't much matter . '[1549-fine young chaps] With this consolation , [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes appeared to repress a rising tendency to jealousy , and , clasping [Oliver]123-oliver 's wrist more firmly , told [him]123-oliver to step out again . ' Wait a minute ! '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl : ' [I]5742-the girl would n't hurry by , if it was [you]161-sikes that was coming out to be hung , the next time eight o'clock struck , [Bill]161-sikes . [I]5742-the girl 'd walk round and round [the place]4925-the place till [I]5742-the girl dropped , if the snow was on the ground , and [I]5742-the girl had n't a shawl to cover [me]5742-the girl . '[5742-the girl] ' And what good would that do ? '[161-sikes] inquired [the unsentimental Mr. Sikes]161-sikes . ' Unless [you]123-oliver could pitch over a file and twenty yards of good stout rope , [you]123-oliver might as well be walking fifty mile off , or not walking at all , for all the good it would do [me]5742-the girl . Come on , and do n't stand preaching there . '[5742-the girl] [The girl]5742-the girl burst into a laugh ; drew [her]5742-the girl shawl more closely round [her]5742-the girl ; and [they]1552-they walked away . But [Oliver]123-oliver felt [her]5742-the girl hand tremble , and , looking up in [her]5742-the girl face as [they]1552-they passed a gas - lamp , saw that it had turned a deadly white . [They]1552-they walked on , by little - frequented and dirty ways , for a full half - hour : meeting [very few people]1553-very few people , and those appearing from [their]1553-very few people looks to hold much the same position in society as [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes [himself]161-sikes . At length [they]1552-they turned into [a very filthy narrow street]1554-a very filthy narrow street , nearly full of [old - clothes shops]1555-old - clothes shops ; the dog running forward , as if conscious that there was no further occasion for [his]161-sikes keeping on guard , stopped before the door of [a shop]5054-a shop that was closed and apparently untenanted ; [the house]4595-the house was in a ruinous condition , and on the door was nailed a board , intimating that it was to let : which looked as if it had hung there for many years . ' All right , '[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]161-sikes , glancing cautiously about . [Nancy]127-nancy stooped below the shutters , and [Oliver]123-oliver heard the sound of a bell . [They]1552-they crossed to the opposite side of [the street]353-the street , and stood for a few moments under a lamp . A noise , as if a sash window were gently raised , was heard ; and soon afterwards the door softly opened . [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes then seized [the terrified boy]1559-the terrified boy by the collar with very little ceremony ; and [all three]1560-all three were quickly inside [the house]4595-the house . [The passage]5150-the passage was perfectly dark . [They]1552-they waited , while [the person who had let [them]1552-they in , chained and barred the door]1563-the person who had let them in , chained and barred the door . ' [Anybody here]5826-anybody here ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . ' No , '[161-sikes] replied a voice , which [Oliver]123-oliver thought [he]123-oliver had heard before . ' Is [the old '[161-sikes] un here]5827-the old ' un here ? ' asked [the robber]1469-the robber . '[161-sikes] Yes , ' replied [the voice]4824-the voice , '[161-sikes] and precious down in the mouth [he]1564-he has been . Wo n't [he]1564-he be glad to see [you]123-oliver ? Oh , no ! ' The style of this reply , as well as the voice which delivered it , seemed familiar to [Oliver]123-oliver 's ears : but it was impossible to distinguish even the form of [the speaker in the darkness]5830-the speaker in the darkness . '[1564-he] Let 's have a glim , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , '[1564-he] or [we]1552-they shall go breaking [our]1552-they necks , or treading on the dog . Look after [your]123-oliver legs if [you]123-oliver do ! ' '[1564-he] Stand still a moment , and [I]0-i 'll get [you]123-oliver one , ' replied [the voice]4824-the voice . The receding footsteps of [the speaker]5548-the speaker were heard ; and , in another minute , the form of [Mr. John Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins , otherwise [the Artful Dodger]989-the artful dodger , appeared . [He]172-mr. dawkins bore in [his]172-mr. dawkins right hand a tallow candle stuck in the end of a cleft stick . [The young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman did not stop to bestow any other mark of recognition upon [Oliver]123-oliver than a humourous grin ; but , turning away , beckoned [the visitors]1076-the visitors to follow [him]5093-the young gentleman down [a flight of stairs]5239-a flight of stairs . [They]1076-the visitors crossed [an empty kitchen]5837-an empty kitchen ; and , opening the door of [a low earthy - smelling room]5838-a low earthy - smelling room , which seemed to have been built in [a small back - yard]5839-a small back - yard , were received with a shout of laughter . '[0-i] Oh , [my]0-i wig , [my]0-i wig ! ' cried [Master Charles Bates]179-master bates , from whose lungs the laughter had proceeded : '[1565-he] here [he]1565-he is ! oh , cry , here [he]1565-he is ! Oh , [Fagin]174-fagin , look at [him]1565-he ! [Fagin]174-fagin , do look at [him]1565-he ! [I]0-i ca n't bear it ; it is such a jolly game , [I]0-i ca nt ' bear it . Hold [me]0-i , [somebody]5443-somebody , while [I]0-i laugh it out . '[0-i] With this irrepressible ebullition of mirth , [Master Bates]179-master bates laid [himself]179-master bates flat on the floor : and kicked convulsively for five minutes , in an ectasy of facetious joy . Then jumping to [his]179-master bates feet , [he]179-master bates snatched the cleft stick from [the Dodger]5121-the dodger ; and , advancing to [Oliver]123-oliver , viewed [him]123-oliver round and round ; while [the Jew]1006-the jew , taking off [his]1006-the jew nightcap , made a great number of low bows to [the bewildered boy]1568-the bewildered boy . [The Artful , meantime]1569-the artful , meantime , who was of a rather saturnine disposition , and seldom gave way to merriment when it interfered with business , rifled [Oliver]123-oliver 's pockets with steady assiduity . ' Look at [his]123-oliver togs , [Fagin]174-fagin ! '[179-master bates] said [Charley]179-master bates , putting the light so close to [his]179-master bates new jacket as nearly to set [him]179-master bates on fire . ' Look at [his]123-oliver togs ! Superfine cloth , and the heavy swell cut ! Oh , [my]179-master bates eye , what a game ! And [his]123-oliver books , too ! Nothing but [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman , [Fagin]174-fagin ! '[179-master bates] ' Delighted to see [you]1568-the bewildered boy looking so well , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , bowing with mock humility . ' [The Artful]5843-the artful shall give [you]1568-the bewildered boy another suit , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , for fear [you]1568-the bewildered boy should spoil that Sunday one . Why did n't [you]1568-the bewildered boy write , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , and say [you]1568-the bewildered boy were coming ? [We]5846-we 'd have got something warm for supper . '[1006-the jew] At [his]1571-his , [Master Bates]179-master bates roared again : so loud , that [Fagin]174-fagin [himself]174-fagin relaxed , and even [the Dodger]5121-the dodger smiled ; but as [the Artful]5843-the artful drew forth the five - pound note at that instant , it is doubtful whether the sally of the discovery awakened [his]174-fagin merriment . ' Hallo , what 's that ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes , stepping forward as [the Jew]1006-the jew seized the note . ' That 's mine , [Fagin]174-fagin . '[161-sikes] ' No , no , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' [Mine]1006-the jew , [Bill]161-sikes , [mine]1006-the jew . [You]161-sikes shall have the books . '[1006-the jew] ' If that ai n't mine ! '[161-sikes] said [Bill Sikes]161-sikes , putting on [his]161-sikes hat with a determined air ; ' mine and [Nancy]127-nancy 's that is ; [I]161-sikes 'll take [the boy]437-the boy back again . '[161-sikes] [The Jew]1006-the jew started . [Oliver]123-oliver started too , though from a very different cause ; for [he]123-oliver hoped that the dispute might really end in [his]123-oliver being taken back . ' Come ! Hand over , will [you]161-sikes ? '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes . ' This is hardly fair , [Bill]161-sikes ; hardly fair , is it , [Nancy]127-nancy ? '[1006-the jew] inquired [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Fair , or not fair , '[161-sikes] retorted [Sikes]161-sikes , ' hand over , [I]161-sikes tell [you]161-sikes ! Do [you]161-sikes think [Nancy]127-nancy and [me]161-sikes has got nothing else to do with [our]5849-our precious time but to spend it in scouting arter , and kidnapping , [every young boy]5850-every young boy as gets grabbed through [you]161-sikes ? Give it here , [[you]161-sikes avaricious old skeleton]5851-you avaricious old skeleton , give it here ! '[161-sikes] With this gentle remonstrance , [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes plucked the note from between [the Jew]1006-the jew 's finger and thumb ; and looking [the old man]5173-the old man coolly in the face , folded it up small , and tied it in [his]5173-the old man neckerchief . ' That 's for [our]5849-our share of the trouble , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes ; ' and not half enough , neither . [You]1006-the jew may keep the books , if [you]1006-the jew 're[161-sikes] fond of reading . If [you]1006-the jew ai n't , sell 'em . '[1006-the jew] ' They 're[161-sikes] very pretty , ' said [Charley Bates]179-master bates : who , with sundry grimaces , had been affecting to read one of the volumes in question ; '[161-sikes] beautiful writing , is n't is , [Oliver]123-oliver ? ' At sight of the dismayed look with which [Oliver]123-oliver regarded [[his]123-oliver tormentors]5852-his tormentors , [Master Bates , who was blessed with a lively sense of the ludicrous]5853-master bates , who was blessed with a lively sense of the ludicrous , fell into another ectasy , more boisterous than the first . '[123-oliver] They belong to [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , wringing [his]123-oliver hands ; '[4702-the old gentleman] to [the good , kind , old gentleman who took [me]0-i into [[his]4702-the old gentleman house]1582-his house , and had [me]0-i nursed , when [I]0-i was near dying of the fever . Oh , pray send [them]1583-them back]1581-the good , kind , old gentleman who took me into his house , and had me nursed , when i was near dying of the fever . oh , pray send them back ; send [him]4702-the old gentleman back the books and money . Keep [me]0-i here all [my]0-i life long ; but pray , pray send them back . [He]4702-the old gentleman 'll think [I]0-i stole them ; [the old lady]5061-the old lady : all of [them]1583-them who were so kind to [me]0-i : will think [I]0-i stole them . Oh , do have mercy upon [me]0-i , and send [them]1583-them back ! ' With these words , which were uttered with all the energy of passionate grief , [Oliver]123-oliver fell upon [his]123-oliver knees at [the Jew]1006-the jew 's feet ; and beat [his]123-oliver hands together , in perfect desperation . '[437-the boy] [The boy]437-the boy 's right , ' remarked [Fagin]174-fagin , looking covertly round , and knitting [his]174-fagin shaggy eyebrows into a hard knot . '[437-the boy] [You]437-the boy 're right , [Oliver]123-oliver , [you]437-the boy 're[1586-they] right ; [they]1586-they WILL think [you]437-the boy have stolen 'em . Ha ! ha ! '[1006-the jew] chuckled [the Jew]1006-the jew , rubbing [his]1006-the jew hands , ' it could n't have happened better , if [we]5855-we had chosen [our]5855-we time ! '[1006-the jew] ' Of course it could n't , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes ; ' [I]161-sikes know'd that , directly [I]161-sikes see [him]1589-him coming through [Clerkenwell]25-clerkenwell , with the books under [his]1589-him arm . It 's all right enough . [They]1586-they 're[161-sikes] [soft - hearted psalm - singers]1588-soft - hearted psalm - singers , or [they]1586-they would n't have taken [him]1589-him in at all ; and [they]1586-they 'll ask no questions after [him]1589-him , fear [they]1586-they should be obliged to prosecute , and so get [him]1589-him lagged . [He]1589-him 's safe enough . ' [Oliver]123-oliver had looked from one to the other , while these words were being spoken , as if [he]123-oliver were bewildered , and could scarecely understand what passed ; but when [Bill Sikes]161-sikes concluded , [he]161-sikes jumped suddenly to [his]161-sikes feet , and tore wildly from [the room]432-the room : uttering shrieks for help , which made [the bare old house]5857-the bare old house echo to the roof . '[1589-him] Keep back the dog , [Bill]161-sikes ! ' cried [Nancy]127-nancy , springing before the door , and closing it , as [the Jew]1006-the jew and [[his]1006-the jew two pupils]5859-his two pupils darted out in pursuit . '[1589-him] Keep back the dog ; [he]1589-him 'll tear [the boy]437-the boy to pieces . ' '[1589-him] Serve [him]1589-him right ! ' cried [Sikes]161-sikes , struggling to disengage [himself]161-sikes from [the girl]5742-the girl 's grasp . '[1589-him] Stand off from [me]0-i , or [I]0-i 'll split [your]437-the boy head against the wall . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't care for that , [Bill]161-sikes , [I]0-i do n't care for that , ' screamed [the girl]5742-the girl , struggling violently with [the man]4928-the man , '[0-i] [the child]321-the child sha n't be torn down by the dog , unless [you]161-sikes kill [me]0-i first . ' '[1589-him] Sha n't [he]1589-him ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , setting [his]161-sikes teeth . '[1589-him] [I]0-i 'll soon do that , if [you]161-sikes do n't keep off . ' [The housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker flung [the girl]5742-the girl from [him]4928-the man to the further end of [the room]432-the room , just as [the Jew]1006-the jew and [the two boys]1057-the two boys returned , dragging [Oliver]123-oliver among [them]1057-the two boys . '[161-sikes] What 's the matter here ! ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , looking round . '[161-sikes] [The girl]5742-the girl 's gone mad , [I]0-i think , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes , savagely . '[0-i] No , [she]5742-the girl has n't , ' said [Nancy]127-nancy , pale and breathless from the scuffle ; '[5742-the girl] no , [she]5742-the girl has n't , [Fagin]174-fagin ; do n't think it . ' '[5742-the girl] Then keep quiet , will [you]161-sikes ? ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , with a threatening look . '[161-sikes] No , [I]0-i wo n't do that , [neither]1593-neither , ' replied [Nancy]127-nancy , speaking very loud . '[1593-neither] Come ! What do [you]174-fagin think of that ? ' [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin was sufficiently well acquainted with the manners and customs of that particular species of humanity to which [Nancy]127-nancy belonged , to feel tolerably certain that it would be rather unsafe to prolong any conversation with [her]127-nancy , at present . With the view of diverting the attention of [the company]1053-the company , [he]174-fagin turned to [Oliver]123-oliver . '[174-fagin] So [you]161-sikes wanted to get away , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , did [you]161-sikes ? ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , taking up a jagged and knotted club which law in a corner of the fireplace ; '[161-sikes] eh ? ' [Oliver]123-oliver made no reply . But [he]174-fagin watched [the Jew]1006-the jew 's motions , and breathed quickly . '[161-sikes] Wanted to get assistance ; called for [the police]1595-the police ; did [you]161-sikes ? ' sneered [the Jew]1006-the jew , catching [the boy]437-the boy by the arm . '[161-sikes] [We]1596-we 'll cure [you]161-sikes of that , [[my]0-i young master]1597-my young master . ' [The Jew]126-the jew inflicted a smart blow on [Oliver]123-oliver 's shoulders with the club ; and was raising it for a second , when [the girl]5742-the girl , rushing forward , wrested it from [his]126-the jew hand . [She]5742-the girl flung it into the fire , with a force that brought some of the glowing coals whirling out into [the room]432-the room . '[161-sikes] [I]0-i wo n't stand by and see it done , [Fagin]174-fagin , ' cried [the girl]5742-the girl . '[174-fagin] [You]174-fagin 've got [the boy]437-the boy , and what more would [you]174-fagin have ? - Let [him]437-the boy be - let [him]437-the boy be - or [I]0-i shall put that mark on some of [you]174-fagin , that will bring [me]0-i to the gallows before [my]0-i time . ' [The girl]5742-the girl stamped [her]5742-the girl foot violently on the floor as [she]5742-the girl vented this threat ; and with [her]5742-the girl lips compressed , and [her]5742-the girl hands clenched , looked alternately at [the Jew]1006-the jew and [the other robber]5879-the other robber : [her]5742-the girl face quite colourless from the passion of rage into which [she]5742-the girl had gradually worked [herself]5742-the girl . '[0-i] Why , [Nancy]127-nancy ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , in a soothing tone ; after a pause , during which [he]1006-the jew and [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes had stared at [one another]5881-one another in a disconcerted manner ; '[127-nancy] [you]127-nancy , - [you]127-nancy 're more clever than ever to - night . Ha ! ha ! [[my]127-nancy dear]583-my dear , [you]127-nancy are acting beautifully . '[127-nancy] ' Am [I]5742-the girl ! '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl . ' Take care [I]5742-the girl do n't overdo it . [You]127-nancy will be the worse for it , [Fagin]174-fagin , if [I]5742-the girl do ; and so [I]5742-the girl tell [you]127-nancy in good time to keep clear of [me]5742-the girl . '[5742-the girl] There is something about [a roused woman]1600-a roused woman : especially if [she]1600-a roused woman add to all [her]1600-a roused woman other strong passions , the fierce impulses of recklessness and despair ; which [few men]1601-few men like to provoke . [The Jew]126-the jew saw that it would be hopeless to affect any further mistake regarding the reality of [Miss Nancy]127-nancy 's rage ; and , shrinking involuntarily back a few paces , cast a glance , half imploring and half cowardly , at [Sikes]161-sikes : as if to hint that [he]161-sikes was [the fittest person to pursue the dialogue]1602-the fittest person to pursue the dialogue . [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , thus mutely appealed to ; and possibly feeling [his]161-sikes personal pride and influence interested in the immediate reduction of [Miss Nancy]127-nancy to reason ; gave utterance to about a couple of score of curses and threats , the rapid production of which reflected great credit on the fertility of [his]161-sikes invention . As they produced no visible effect on the object against whom [they]1603-they were discharged , however , [he]161-sikes resorted to more tangible arguments . ' What do [you]161-sikes mean by this ? '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes ; backing the inquiry with a very common imprecation concerning the most beautiful of human features : which , if it were heard above , only once out of every fifty thousand times that it is uttered below , would render blindness as common a disorder as measles : ' what do [you]161-sikes mean by it ? Burn [my]5742-the girl body ! Do [you]161-sikes know who [you]161-sikes are , and what [you]161-sikes are ? '[5742-the girl] ' Oh , yes , [I]5742-the girl know all about it , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl , laughing hysterically ; and shaking [her]5742-the girl head from side to side , with a poor assumption of indifference . ' Well , then , keep quiet , '[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]161-sikes , with a growl like that [he]161-sikes was accustomed to use when addressing [his]161-sikes dog , ' or [I]161-sikes 'll quiet [you]5742-the girl for a good long time to come . '[161-sikes] [The girl]5742-the girl laughed again : even less composedly than before ; and , darting a hasty look at [Sikes]161-sikes , turned [her]5742-the girl face aside , and bit [her]5742-the girl lip till the blood came . ' [You]0-i 're[1606-a nice one] [a nice one]1606-a nice one , ' added [Sikes]161-sikes , as [he]161-sikes surveyed [her]5742-the girl with a contemptuous air , '[1606-a nice one] to take up [the humane and gen - teel side]1607-the humane and gen - teel side ! A pretty subject for [the child]321-the child , as [you]161-sikes call [him]321-the child , to make [a friend of]1609-a friend of ! ' '[161-sikes] God Almighty help [me]0-i , [I]0-i am ! ' cried [the girl]5742-the girl passionately ; '[161-sikes] and [I]0-i wish [I]0-i had been struck dead in [the street]353-the street , or had changed places with [them]1611-them [we]1612-we passed so near to - night , before [I]0-i had lent a hand in bringing [him]321-the child [here]351-here . [He]321-the child 's [a thief]1614-a thief , [a liar]1615-a liar , [a devil]1616-a devil , all that 's bad , from this night forth . Is n't that enough for [the old wretch]1617-the old wretch , without blows ? ' '[161-sikes] Come , come , [Sikes]161-sikes , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew appealing to [him]161-sikes in a remonstratory tone , and motioning towards [the boys]486-the boys , who were eagerly attentive to all that passed ; '[161-sikes] [we]1612-we must have civil words ; civil words , [Bill]161-sikes . ' '[161-sikes] Civil words ! ' cried [the girl]5742-the girl , whose passion was frightful to see . '[161-sikes] Civil words , [[you]161-sikes villain]1618-you villain ! Yes , [you]161-sikes deserve 'em from [me]123-oliver . [I]123-oliver thieved for [you]161-sikes when [I]123-oliver was [a child not half as old as this]5887-a child not half as old as this ! '[123-oliver] pointing to [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [I]123-oliver have been in the same trade , and in the same service , for twelve years since . Do n't [you]161-sikes know it ? Speak out ! Do n't [you]161-sikes know it ? '[123-oliver] ' Well , well , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , with an attempt at pacification ; ' and , if [you]5742-the girl have , it 's [your]5742-the girl living ! '[1006-the jew] ' Aye , it is ! '[5742-the girl] returned [the girl]5742-the girl ; not speaking , but pouring out the words in one continuous and vehement scream . ' It is [my]1006-the jew living ; and [the cold , wet , dirty streets]5888-the cold , wet , dirty streets are [[my]1006-the jew home]5889-my home ; and [you]5742-the girl 're[1006-the jew] the wretch that drove [me]0-i to [them]1621-them long ago , and that 'll keep [me]0-i there , day and night , day and night , till [I]0-i die ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i shall do [you]5742-the girl a mischief ! ' interposed [the Jew , goaded by these reproaches]5890-the jew , goaded by these reproaches ; '[0-i] a mischief worse than that , if [you]5742-the girl say much more ! ' [The girl]5742-the girl said nothing more ; but , tearing [her]5742-the girl hair and dress in a transport of passion , made such a rush at [the Jew]1006-the jew as would probably have left signal marks of [her]5742-the girl revenge upon [him]1006-the jew , had not [her]5742-the girl wrists been seized by [Sikes]161-sikes at the right moment ; upon which , [she]5742-the girl made a few ineffectual struggles , and fainted . '[1622-she] [She]1622-she 's all right now , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , laying [her]5742-the girl down in a corner . '[1622-she] [She]1622-she 's uncommon strong in the arms , when [she]1622-she 's up in this way . ' [The Jew]1006-the jew wiped [his]1006-the jew forehead : and smiled , as if it were a relief to have the disturbance over ; but neither [he]1006-the jew , nor [Sikes]161-sikes , nor the dog , nor [the boys]486-the boys , seemed to consider it in any other light than a common occurance incidental to business . '[1622-she] It 's the worst of having to do with [women]5143-women , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , replacing [his]1006-the jew club ; '[5143-women] but [they]5143-women 're clever , and [we]5896-we ca n't get on , in [our]5896-we line , without 'em[179-master bates] . [Charley]179-master bates , show [Oliver]123-oliver to bed . ' '[179-master bates] [I]0-i suppose [he]123-oliver 'd better not wear [his]123-oliver best clothes tomorrow , [Fagin]174-fagin , had [he]123-oliver ? ' inquired [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[123-oliver] Certainly not , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , reciprocating the grin with which [Charley]179-master bates put the question . [Master Bates]179-master bates , apparently much delighted with [his]179-master bates commission , took the cleft stick : and led [Oliver]123-oliver into [an adjacent kitchen]5898-an adjacent kitchen , where there were two or three of the beds on which [he]123-oliver had slept before ; and here , with many uncontrollable bursts of laughter , [he]179-master bates produced the identical old suit of clothes which [Oliver]123-oliver had so much congratulated [himself]123-oliver upon leaving off at [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow 's ; and the accidental display of which , to [Fagin]174-fagin , by [the Jew who purchased them]5899-the jew who purchased them , had been the very first clue received , of [his]174-fagin whereabout . '[123-oliver] Put off [the smart ones]1624-the smart ones , ' said [Charley]179-master bates , '[123-oliver] and [I]0-i 'll give ['em]5900-'em to [Fagin]174-fagin to take care of . What fun it is ! '[179-master bates] [Poor Oliver]145-poor oliver unwillingly complied . [Master Bates]179-master bates rolling up the new clothes under [his]179-master bates arm , departed from [the room]432-the room , leaving [Oliver]123-oliver in the dark , and locking the door behind [him]123-oliver . The noise of [Charley]179-master bates 's laughter , and the voice of [Miss Betsy]180-miss betsy , who opportunely arrived to throw water over [[her]180-miss betsy friend]1626-her friend , and perform other feminine offices for the promotion of [her]180-miss betsy recovery , might have kept [many people]4810-many people awake under more happy circumstances than those in which [Oliver]123-oliver was placed . But [he]123-oliver was sick and weary ; and [he]123-oliver soon fell sound asleep . CHAPTER XVII [OLIVER]123-oliver 'S DESTINY CONTINUING UNPROPITIOUS , BRINGS [A GREAT MAN]5217-a great man TO [LONDON]3-london TO INJURE [HIS]5217-a great man REPUTATION It is the custom on the stage , in all good murderous melodramas , to present the tragic and the comic scenes , in as regular alternation , as the layers of red and white in a side of streaky bacon . [The hero]5902-the hero sinks upon [his]5902-the hero straw bed , weighed down by fetters and misfortunes ; in the next scene , [[his]5902-the hero faithful but unconscious squire]5903-his faithful but unconscious squire regales [the audience]5904-the audience with a comic song . [We]5905-we behold , with throbbing bosoms , [the heroine in the grasp of [a proud and ruthless baron]5907-a proud and ruthless baron]5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron : [her]5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron virtue and [her]5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron life alike in danger , drawing forth [her]5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron dagger to preserve the one at the cost of the other ; and just as [our]5905-we expectations are wrought up to the highest pitch , a whistle is heard , and [we]5905-we are straightway transported to [the great hall of [the castle]5909-the castle]5908-the great hall of the castle ; where [a grey - headed seneschal]5910-a grey - headed seneschal sings a funny chorus with a funnier body of [vassals]5911-vassals , who are free of all sorts of places , from [church vaults]5912-church vaults to [palaces]5913-palaces , and roam about in company , carolling perpetually . Such changes appear absurd ; but they are not so unnatural as they would seem at first sight . The transitions in real life from well - spread boards to death - beds , and from mourning - weeds to holiday garments , are not a whit less startling ; only , there , [we]5905-we are [busy actors]5914-busy actors , instead of [passive lookers - on]5915-passive lookers - on , which makes a vast difference . [The actors in the mimic life of [the theatre]5917-the theatre]5916-the actors in the mimic life of the theatre , are blind to violent transitions and abrupt impulses of passion or feeling , which , presented before the eyes of [mere spectators]5918-mere spectators , are at once condemned as outrageous and preposterous . As sudden shiftings of the scene , and rapid changes of time and place , are not only sanctioned in books by long usage , but are by many considered as the great art of authorship : [an author]1372-an author 's skill in [his]1372-an author craft being , by [such critics]5920-such critics , chiefly estimated with relation to the dilemmas in which [he]1372-an author leaves [[his]1372-an author characters]5921-his characters at the end of every chapter : this brief introduction to the present one may perhaps be deemed unnecessary . If so , let it be considered a delicate intimation on the part of [the historian]5922-the historian that [he]1372-an author is going back to [the town in which [Oliver Twist]123-oliver was born]5923-the town in which oliver twist was born ; [the reader]317-the reader taking it for granted that there are good and substantial reasons for making the journey , or [he]1372-an author would not be invited to proceed upon such an expedition . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble emerged at early morning from the workhouse - gate , and walked with portly carriage and commanding steps , up [the High Street]543-the high street . [He]130-mr. bumble was in the full bloom and pride of beadlehood ; [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat and coat were dazzling in the morning sun ; [he]130-mr. bumble clutched [his]130-mr. bumble cane with the vigorous tenacity of health and power . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble always carried [his]130-mr. bumble head high ; but this morning it was higher than usual . There was an abstraction in [his]130-mr. bumble eye , an elevation in [his]130-mr. bumble air , which might have warned [an observant stranger]5926-an observant stranger that thoughts were passing in [the beadle]389-the beadle 's mind , too great for utterance . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble stopped not to converse with [the small shopkeepers]5928-the small shopkeepers and others who spoke to [him]130-mr. bumble , deferentially , as [he]130-mr. bumble passed along . [He]130-mr. bumble merely returned [their]5928-the small shopkeepers salutations with a wave of [his]130-mr. bumble hand , and relaxed not in [his]130-mr. bumble dignified pace , until [he]130-mr. bumble reached [the farm where [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann]5929-the farm where mrs. mann tended [the infant paupers]5930-the infant paupers with parochial care . '[1628-that beadle] Drat [that beadle]1628-that beadle ! ' said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , hearing the well - known shaking at the [garden - gate]5931-garden - gate . '[1628-that beadle] If it is n't [him]1628-that beadle at this time in the morning ! [Lauk]200-lauk , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , only think of its being [you]130-mr. bumble ! Well , dear [me]0-i , it IS a pleasure , this is ! Come into [the parlour]1629-the parlour , [sir]4564-sir , please . ' The first sentence was addressed to [Susan]140-susan ; and the exclamations of delight were uttered to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble : as [the good lady]4866-the good lady unlocked the garden - gate : and showed [him]130-mr. bumble , with great attention and respect , into [the house]4595-the house . '[4564-sir] [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; not sitting upon , or dropping [himself]130-mr. bumble into a seat , as [any common jackanapes]5934-any common jackanapes would : but letting [himself]130-mr. bumble gradually and slowly down into a chair ; '[139-mrs. mann] [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , good morning . ' '[4974-ma'am] Well , and good morning to [you]4564-sir , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , with many smiles ; '[4564-sir] and hoping [you]4564-sir find [yourself]4564-sir well , [sir]4564-sir ! ' '[4564-sir] So - so , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , ' replied [the beadle]389-the beadle . '[139-mrs. mann] A porochial life is not a bed of roses , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . ' '[139-mrs. mann] Ah , that it is n't indeed , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' rejoined [the lady]679-the lady . And [all the infant paupers]5937-all the infant paupers might have chorussed the rejoinder with great propriety , if [they]5937-all the infant paupers had heard it . '[130-mr. bumble] A porochial life , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' continued [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , striking the table with [his]130-mr. bumble cane , '[4974-ma'am] is a life of worrit , and vexation , and hardihood ; but [all public characters]1635-all public characters , as [I]0-i may say , must suffer prosecution . ' [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , not very well knowing what [the beadle]389-the beadle meant , raised [her]139-mrs. mann hands with a look of sympathy , and sighed . '[0-i] Ah ! [You]139-mrs. mann may well sigh , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann ! ' said [the beadle]389-the beadle . Finding [she]139-mrs. mann had done right , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann sighed again : evidently to the satisfaction of [the public character]5940-the public character : who , repressing a complacent smile by looking sternly at [his]0-i cocked hat , said , '[139-mrs. mann] [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , [I]0-i am going to [London]3-london . ' '[139-mrs. mann] Lauk , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! ' cried [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , starting back . '[130-mr. bumble] To [London]3-london , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' resumed [the inflexible beadle]5941-the inflexible beadle , '[4974-ma'am] by [coach]1637-coach . [I]0-i and [two paupers]1638-two paupers , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann ! A legal action is a coming on , about a settlement ; and the board has appointed [me]0-i - [me]0-i , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann - to dispose to the matter before the quarter - sessions at [Clerkinwell]36-clerkinwell . And [I]0-i very much question , ' added [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , drawing [himself]130-mr. bumble up , '[139-mrs. mann] whether [the Clerkinwell Sessions]1639-the clerkinwell sessions will not find [themselves]1639-the clerkinwell sessions in the wrong box before [they]1639-the clerkinwell sessions have done with [me]0-i . ' '[1639-the clerkinwell sessions] Oh ! [you]0-i must n't be too hard upon [them]1639-the clerkinwell sessions , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , coaxingly . '[0-i] [The Clerkinwell Sessions]201-the clerkinwell sessions have brought it upon [themselves]1639-the clerkinwell sessions , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; '[1639-the clerkinwell sessions] and if [the Clerkinwell Sessions]201-the clerkinwell sessions find that [they]1639-the clerkinwell sessions come off rather worse than [they]1639-the clerkinwell sessions expected , [the Clerkinwell Sessions]201-the clerkinwell sessions have only [themselves]1639-the clerkinwell sessions to thank . ' There was so much determination and depth of purpose about the menacing manner in which [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble delivered [himself]130-mr. bumble of these words , that [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann appeared quite awed by them . At length [she]139-mrs. mann said , '[1639-the clerkinwell sessions] [You]0-i 're going by [coach]1637-coach , [sir]4564-sir ? [I]139-mrs. mann thought it was always usual to send [them]1643-the sick paupers [paupers]534-paupers in [carts]5945-carts . '[139-mrs. mann] ' That 's when [they]1643-the sick paupers 're[1639-the clerkinwell sessions] ill , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , ' said [the beadle]389-the beadle . '[139-mrs. mann] [We]1642-we put [the sick paupers]1643-the sick paupers into [open carts]1644-open carts in the rainy weather , to prevent [their]1643-the sick paupers taking cold . ' '[139-mrs. mann] Oh ! ' said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . '[139-mrs. mann] [The opposition coach]1645-the opposition coach contracts for these two ; and takes [them]1643-the sick paupers cheap , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[1643-the sick paupers] [They]1643-the sick paupers are both in a very low state , and [we]1642-we find it would come two pound cheaper to move ['em]5947-'em than to bury 'em[130-mr. bumble] - that is , if [we]1642-we can throw 'em upon another parish , which [I]130-mr. bumble think [we]1642-we shall be able to do , if [they]1643-the sick paupers do n't die upon the road to spite [us]1642-we . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '[130-mr. bumble] When [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had laughed a little while , [his]130-mr. bumble eyes again encountered the cocked hat ; and [he]130-mr. bumble became grave . ' [We]1642-we are forgetting business , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle ; ' here is [your]130-mr. bumble porochial stipend for the month . '[389-the beadle] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble produced some silver money rolled up in paper , from [his]130-mr. bumble pocket - book ; and requested a receipt : which [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann wrote . ' It 's very much blotted , [sir]4564-sir , '[1647-the farmer of infants] said [the farmer of infants]1647-the farmer of infants ; ' but it 's formal enough , [I]1647-the farmer of infants dare say . Thank [you]4564-sir , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [sir]4564-sir , [I]1647-the farmer of infants am very much obliged to [you]4564-sir , [I]1647-the farmer of infants 'm[1647-the farmer of infants] sure . ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble nodded , blandly , in acknowledgment of [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann 's curtsey ; and inquired how [the children]395-the children were . '[1647-the farmer of infants] Bless [their]1648-their dear little hearts ! ' said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann with emotion , '[1648-their] [they]1648-their 're as well as can be , [the dears]5952-the dears ! Of course , except [the two that died last week]5953-the two that died last week . And [little Dick]168-dick . '[1647-the farmer of infants] ' Is n't [that boy]4657-that boy no better ? '[130-mr. bumble] inquired [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann shook [her]139-mrs. mann head . ' [He]4657-that boy 's [a ill - conditioned , wicious , bad - disposed porochial child]5955-a ill - conditioned , wicious , bad - disposed porochial child that , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble angrily . ' Where is [he]4657-that boy ? '[130-mr. bumble] ' [I]139-mrs. mann 'll bring [him]4657-that boy to [you]130-mr. bumble in one minute , [sir]4564-sir , '[139-mrs. mann] replied [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . ' Here , [[you]168-dick [Dick]168-dick]5957-you dick ! '[139-mrs. mann] After some calling , [Dick]168-dick was discovered . Having had [his]168-dick face put under the pump , and dried upon [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann 's gown , [he]168-dick was led into the awful presence of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , the beadle . [The child]321-the child was pale and thin ; [his]321-the child cheeks were sunken ; and [his]321-the child eyes large and bright . The scanty parish dress , the livery of [his]321-the child misery , hung loosely on [his]321-the child feeble body ; and [his]321-the child young limbs had wasted away , like those of [an old man]1650-an old man . Such was [the little being who stood trembling beneath [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's glance]1651-the little being who stood trembling beneath mr. bumble 's glance ; not daring to lift [his]321-the child eyes from the floor ; and dreading even to hear [the beadle]389-the beadle 's voice . ' Ca n't [you]130-mr. bumble look at [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , [[you]130-mr. bumble obstinate boy]5959-you obstinate boy ? '[139-mrs. mann] said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . [The child]321-the child meekly raised [his]321-the child eyes , and encountered those of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' What 's the matter with [you]321-the child , [porochial Dick]168-dick ? '[130-mr. bumble] inquired [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with well - timed jocularity . ' Nothing , [sir]4564-sir , '[321-the child] replied [the child]321-the child faintly . ' [I]139-mrs. mann should think not , '[139-mrs. mann] said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , who had of course laughed very much at [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's humour . ' [You]130-mr. bumble want for nothing , [I]139-mrs. mann 'm[139-mrs. mann] sure . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i should like - ' faltered [the child]321-the child . '[0-i] Hey - day ! ' interposed [Mr. Mann]202-mr. mann , '[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [you]130-mr. bumble 're going to say that [you]130-mr. bumble DO want for something , now ? Why , [[you]130-mr. bumble little wretch]4970-you little wretch - '[389-the beadle] ' Stop , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , stop ! '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle , raising [his]389-the beadle hand with a show of authority . ' Like what , [sir]4564-sir , eh ? '[389-the beadle] ' [I]321-the child should like , '[321-the child] faltered [the child]321-the child , ' if [somebody that can write]5964-somebody that can write , would put a few words down for [me]321-the child on a piece of paper , and fold it up and seal it , and keep it for [me]321-the child , after [I]321-the child am laid in the ground . '[321-the child] ' Why , what does [the boy]437-the boy mean ? '[130-mr. bumble] exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , on whom the earnest manner and wan aspect of [the child]321-the child had made some impression : accustomed as [he]321-the child was to such things . ' What do [you]130-mr. bumble mean , [sir]4564-sir ? '[321-the child] ' [I]321-the child should like , '[321-the child] said [the child]321-the child , ' to leave [[my]321-the child dear love]5967-my dear love to poor [Oliver Twist]123-oliver ; and to let [him]123-oliver know how often [I]321-the child have sat by [myself]321-the child and cried to think of [his]123-oliver wandering about in the dark nights with [nobody]354-nobody to help [him]123-oliver . And [I]321-the child should like to tell [him]123-oliver , '[321-the child] said [the child]321-the child pressing [his]321-the child small hands together , and speaking with great fervour , ' that [I]321-the child was glad to die when [I]321-the child was very young ; for , perhaps , if [I]321-the child had lived to be [a man]469-a man , and had grown old , [[my]321-the child little sister who is in [Heaven]227-heaven]5970-my little sister who is in heaven , might forget [me]321-the child , or be unlike [me]321-the child ; and it would be so much happier if [we]5971-we were [both children]5972-both children [there]4617-there together . '[321-the child] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble surveyed [the little speaker]1660-the little speaker , from head to foot , with indescribable astonishment ; and , turning to [[his]130-mr. bumble companion]4727-his companion , said , ' [They]1662-they 're[139-mrs. mann] all in one story , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . That out - dacious [Oliver]123-oliver had demogalized [them]1662-they all ! ' '[123-oliver] [I]0-i could n't have believed it , [sir]4564-sir ' said [Mrs Mann]139-mrs. mann , holding up [her]139-mrs. mann hands , and looking malignantly at [Dick]168-dick . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i never see [such a hardened little wretch]1664-such a hardened little wretch ! ' '[4564-sir] Take [him]123-oliver away , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble imperiously . '[139-mrs. mann] This must be stated to [the board]393-the board , [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann . ' [I]139-mrs. mann hope [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman will understand that it is n't [my]139-mrs. mann fault , [sir]4564-sir ? '[139-mrs. mann] said [Mrs. Mann]139-mrs. mann , whimpering pathetically . ' [They]4618-the gentleman shall understand that , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ; [they]4618-the gentleman shall be acquainted with the true state of the case , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' There ; take [him]168-dick away , [I]130-mr. bumble ca n't bear the sight on [him]168-dick . '[130-mr. bumble] [Dick]168-dick was immediately taken away , and locked up in [the coal - cellar]399-the coal - cellar . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble shortly afterwards took [himself]130-mr. bumble off , to prepare for [his]130-mr. bumble journey . At six o'clock next morning , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble : having exchanged [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat for a round one , and encased [his]130-mr. bumble person in a blue great - coat with a cape to it : took [his]130-mr. bumble place on the outside of [the coach]5036-the coach , accompanied by [the criminals whose settlement was disputed]1669-the criminals whose settlement was disputed ; with whom , in due course of time , [he]130-mr. bumble arrived in [London]3-london . [He]130-mr. bumble experienced no other crosses on the way , than those which originated in the perverse behaviour of [the two paupers , who persisted in shivering , and complaining of the cold]1670-the two paupers , who persisted in shivering , and complaining of the cold , in a manner which , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble declared , caused [his]130-mr. bumble teeth to chatter in [his]130-mr. bumble head , and made [him]130-mr. bumble feel quite uncomfortable ; although [he]130-mr. bumble had a great - coat on . Having disposed of [these evil - minded persons]1671-these evil - minded persons for the night , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble sat [himself]130-mr. bumble down in [the house at which [the coach]5036-the coach stopped]1672-the house at which the coach stopped ; and took a temperate dinner of steaks , oyster sauce , and porter . Putting a glass of hot gin - and - water on the chimney - piece , [he]130-mr. bumble drew [his]130-mr. bumble chair to the fire ; and , with sundry moral reflections on the too - prevalent sin of discontent and complaining , composed [himself]130-mr. bumble to read the paper . The very first paragraph upon which [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's eye rested , was the following advertisement . ' FIVE GUINEAS REWARD '[123-oliver] Whereas [a young boy]1674-a young boy , named [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , absconded , or was enticed , on Thursday evening last , from [[his]1674-a young boy home]1675-his home , at [Pentonville]29-pentonville ; and has not since been heard of . The above reward will be paid to [any person who will give such information as will lead]1676-any person who will give such information as will lead to the discovery of the said [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , or tend to throw any light upon [his]1674-a young boy previous history , in which [the advertiser]1677-the advertiser is , for many reasons , warmly interested . ' And then followed a full description of [Oliver]123-oliver 's dress , person , appearance , and disappearance : with the name and address of [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow at full length . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble opened [his]130-mr. bumble eyes ; read the advertisement , slowly and carefully , three several times ; and in something more than five minutes was on [his]130-mr. bumble way to [Pentonville]29-pentonville : having actually , in [his]130-mr. bumble excitement , left the glass of hot gin - and - water , untasted . '[1677-the advertiser] Is [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow at [home]4804-home ? ' inquired [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble of [the girl who opened the door]5977-the girl who opened the door . To this inquiry [the girl]5742-the girl returned the not uncommon , but rather evasive reply of '[194-mr. brownlow] [I]0-i do n't know ; where do [you]194-mr. brownlow come from ? ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble no sooner uttered [Oliver]123-oliver 's name , in explanation of [his]130-mr. bumble errand , than [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , who had been listening at the parlour door , hastened into [the passage]5150-the passage in a breathless state . '[194-mr. brownlow] Come in , come in , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady : '[0-i] [I]0-i knew [we]1679-we should hear of [him]194-mr. brownlow . [Poor dear]346-poor dear ! [I]0-i knew [we]1679-we should ! [I]0-i was certain of it . Bless [his]194-mr. brownlow heart ! [I]0-i said so all along . ' Having heard this , [the worthy old lady]5981-the worthy old lady hurried back into [the parlour]1629-the parlour again ; and seating [herself]5061-the old lady on a sofa , burst into tears . [The girl , who was not quite so susceptible]5983-the girl , who was not quite so susceptible , had run [upstairs]4598-upstairs meanwhile ; and now returned with a request that [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble would follow [her]5983-the girl , who was not quite so susceptible immediately : which [he]130-mr. bumble did . [He]130-mr. bumble was shown into [the little back study]5985-the little back study , where sat [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow and [[his]194-mr. brownlow friend]839-his friend [Mr. Grimwig]5987-mr. grimwig , with decanters and glasses before [them]5988-them . [The latter gentleman]4760-the latter gentleman at once burst into the exclamation : '[0-i] A beadle . [A parish beadle]1681-a parish beadle , or [I]0-i 'll eat [my]0-i head . ' '[0-i] Pray do n't interrupt just now , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[0-i] Take a seat , will [you]0-i ? ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble sat [himself]130-mr. bumble down ; quite confounded by the oddity of [Mr. Grimwig]5990-mr. grimwig 's manner . [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow moved the lamp , so as to obtain an uninterrupted view of the beadle 's countenance ; and said , with a little impatience , '[0-i] Now , [sir]4564-sir , [you]4564-sir come in consequence of having seen the advertisement ? ' '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[4564-sir] And [you]4564-sir ARE [a beadle]445-a beadle , are [you]4564-sir not ? ' inquired [Mr. Grimwig]5991-mr. grimwig . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i am [a porochial beadle]1685-a porochial beadle , [gentlemen]1328-gentlemen , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble proudly . '[1328-gentlemen] Of course , ' observed [Mr. Grimwig]5992-mr. grimwig aside to [[his]5992-mr. grimwig friend]839-his friend , '[1328-gentlemen] [I]0-i knew [he]1687-him was . A beadle all over ! ' [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow gently shook [his]194-mr. brownlow head to impose silence on [[his]194-mr. brownlow friend]839-his friend , and resumed : '[4564-sir] Do [you]4564-sir know where [this poor boy]1688-this poor boy is now ? ' '[4564-sir] No more than [nobody]354-nobody , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[354-nobody] Well , what DO [you]4564-sir know of [him]1687-him ? ' inquired [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[4564-sir] Speak out , [[my]0-i friend]597-my friend , if [you]4564-sir have anything to say . What DO [you]4564-sir know of [him]1687-him ? ' '[4564-sir] [You]4564-sir do n't happen to know any good of [him]1687-him , do [you]4564-sir ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]5996-mr. grimwig , caustically ; after an attentive perusal of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's features . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , catching at the inquiry very quickly , shook [his]130-mr. bumble head with portentous solemnity . '[4564-sir] [You]4564-sir see ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]5997-mr. grimwig , looking triumphantly at [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow looked apprehensively at [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's pursed - up countenance ; and requested [him]130-mr. bumble to communicate what [he]130-mr. bumble knew regarding [Oliver]123-oliver , in as few words as possible . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble put down [his]130-mr. bumble hat ; unbuttoned [his]130-mr. bumble coat ; folded [his]130-mr. bumble arms ; inclined [his]130-mr. bumble head in a retrospective manner ; and , after a few moments '[1687-him] reflection , commenced [his]1687-him story . It would be tedious if given in [the beadle]389-the beadle 's words : occupying , as it did , some twenty minutes in the telling ; but the sum and substance of it was , that [Oliver]123-oliver was [a foundling , born of low and vicious parents]1692-a foundling , born of low and vicious parents . That [he]123-oliver had , from [his]123-oliver birth , displayed no better qualities than treachery , ingratitude , and malice . That [he]123-oliver had terminated [his]123-oliver brief career in the place of [his]123-oliver birth , by making a sanguinary and cowardly attack on [an unoffending lad]1693-an unoffending lad , and running away in the night - time from [[[his]123-oliver master]4709-his master 's house]1695-his master 's house . In proof of [his]1687-him really being [the person [he]1687-him represented [himself]1687-him]1696-the person he represented himself , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble laid upon the table the papers [he]130-mr. bumble had brought to [town]1697-town . Folding [his]130-mr. bumble arms again , [he]130-mr. bumble then awaited [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow 's observations . ' [I]4702-the old gentleman fear it is all too true , '[4702-the old gentleman] said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman sorrowfully , after looking over the papers . ' This is not much for [your]194-mr. brownlow intelligence ; but [I]4702-the old gentleman would gladly have given [you]194-mr. brownlow treble the money , if it had been favourable to [the boy]437-the boy . '[4702-the old gentleman] It is not improbable that if [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had been possessed of this information at an earlier period of the interview , [he]130-mr. bumble might have imparted a very different colouring to [his]130-mr. bumble little history . It was too late to do it now , however ; so [he]130-mr. bumble shook [his]130-mr. bumble head gravely , and , pocketing the five guineas , withdrew . [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow paced [the room]432-the room to and fro for some minutes ; evidently so much disturbed by the beadle 's tale , that even [Mr. Grimwig]1700-mr. grimwig forbore to vex [him]194-mr. brownlow further . At length [he]194-mr. brownlow stopped , and rang the bell violently . ' [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , when [the housekeeper]5643-the housekeeper appeared ; ' [that boy]4657-that boy , [Oliver]123-oliver , is [an imposter]6000-an imposter . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' It ca n't be , [sir]4564-sir . It can not be , '[5061-the old lady] said [the old lady]5061-the old lady energetically . ' [I]4702-the old gentleman tell [you]5061-the old lady [he]4657-that boy is , '[4702-the old gentleman] retorted [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . ' What do [you]5061-the old lady mean by ca n't be ? [We]6002-we have just heard a full account of [him]4657-that boy from [his]4657-that boy birth ; and [he]4657-that boy has been [a thorough - paced little villain]6003-a thorough - paced little villain , all [his]4657-that boy life . '[4702-the old gentleman] ' [I]5061-the old lady never will believe it , [sir]4564-sir , '[5061-the old lady] replied [the old lady]5061-the old lady , firmly . ' Never ! '[5061-the old lady] ' [[You]5061-the old lady old women]6005-you old women never believe anything but [quack - doctors]6006-quack - doctors , and lying story - books , '[1705-mr. grimwig] growled [Mr. Grimwig]1705-mr. grimwig . ' [I]1705-mr. grimwig knew it all along . Why did n't [you]4564-sir take [my]1705-mr. grimwig advise in the beginning ; [you]4564-sir would if [he]4657-that boy had n't had a fever , [I]1705-mr. grimwig suppose , eh ? [He]4657-that boy was interesting , was n't [he]4657-that boy ? Interesting ! Bah ! '[1705-mr. grimwig] And [Mr. Grimwig]1706-mr. grimwig poked the fire with a flourish . ' [He]4657-that boy was [a dear , grateful , gentle child]6007-a dear , grateful , gentle child , [sir]4564-sir , '[187-mrs. bedwin] retorted [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , indignantly . ' [I]187-mrs. bedwin know what [children]374-children are , [sir]4564-sir ; and have done these forty years ; and people who ca n't say the same , should n't say anything about [them]374-children . That 's [my]187-mrs. bedwin opinion ! '[187-mrs. bedwin] This was a hard hit at [Mr. Grimwig]1707-mr. grimwig , who was [a bachelor]473-a bachelor . As it extorted nothing from [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman but a smile , [the old lady]5061-the old lady tossed [her]5061-the old lady head , and smoothed down [her]5061-the old lady apron preparatory to another speech , when [she]5061-the old lady was stopped by [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' Silence ! '[4702-the old gentleman] said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , feigning an anger [he]4702-the old gentleman was far from feeling . ' Never let [me]4702-the old gentleman hear [the boy]437-the boy 's name again . [I]4702-the old gentleman rang to tell [you]5061-the old lady that . Never . Never , on any pretence , mind ! [You]5061-the old lady may leave [the room]432-the room , [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin . Remember ! [I]4702-the old gentleman am in earnest . '[4702-the old gentleman] There were sad hearts at [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow 's that night . [Oliver]123-oliver 's heart sank within [him]123-oliver , when [he]123-oliver thought of [[his]123-oliver good friends]1712-his good friends ; it was well for [him]123-oliver that [he]123-oliver could not know what [they]1712-his good friends had heard , or it might have broken outright . CHAPTER XVIII HOW [OLIVER]123-oliver PASSED [HIS]123-oliver TIME IN [THE IMPROVING SOCIETY]1713-the improving society OF [[HIS]123-oliver REPUTABLE FRIENDS]1714-his reputable friends About noon next day , when [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [Master Bates]179-master bates had gone out to pursue [their]1712-his good friends customary avocations , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin took the opportunity of reading [Oliver]123-oliver a long lecture on the crying sin of ingratitude ; of which [he]174-fagin clearly demonstrated [he]174-fagin had been guilty , to no ordinary extent , in wilfully absenting [himself]174-fagin from [the society of [[his]174-fagin anxious friends]1717-his anxious friends]1716-the society of his anxious friends ; and , still more , in endeavouring to escape from [them]1717-his anxious friends after so much trouble and expense had been incurred in [his]174-fagin recovery . [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin laid great stress on the fact of [his]174-fagin having taken [Oliver]123-oliver in , and cherished [him]123-oliver , when , without [his]174-fagin timely aid , [he]174-fagin might have perished with hunger ; and [he]174-fagin related the dismal and affecting history of [a young lad whom , in [his]174-fagin philanthropy , [he]174-fagin had succoured under parallel circumstances , but who , proving unworthy of [his]174-fagin confidence and evincing a desire to communicate with [the police]1595-the police]1718-a young lad whom , in his philanthropy , he had succoured under parallel circumstances , but who , proving unworthy of his confidence and evincing a desire to communicate with the police , had unfortunately come to be hanged at [the Old Bailey]1720-the old bailey one morning . [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin did not seek to conceal [his]174-fagin share in the catastrophe , but lamented with tears in [his]174-fagin eyes that the wrong - headed and treacherous behaviour of [the young person in question]1721-the young person in question , had rendered it necessary that [he]174-fagin should become [the victim of certain evidence for the crown]1722-the victim of certain evidence for the crown : which , if it were not precisely true , was indispensably necessary for the safety of [him]174-fagin [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin and [a few select friends]1723-a few select friends . [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin concluded by drawing a rather disagreeable picture of the discomforts of hanging ; and , with great friendliness and politeness of manner , expressed [his]174-fagin anxious hopes that [he]174-fagin might never be obliged to submit [Oliver Twist]123-oliver to that unpleasant operation . [Little Oliver]203-little oliver 's blood ran cold , as [he]203-little oliver listened to [the Jew]1006-the jew 's words , and imperfectly comprehended the dark threats conveyed in them . That it was possible even for justice itself to confound [the innocent]1725-the innocent with [the guilty]1726-the guilty when [they]1725-the innocent were in accidental companionship , [he]203-little oliver knew already ; and that deeply - laid plans for the destruction of [inconveniently knowing or over - communicative persons]1727-inconveniently knowing or over - communicative persons , had been really devised and carried out by [the Jew]1006-the jew on more occasions than one , [he]203-little oliver thought by no means unlikely , when [he]203-little oliver recollected the general nature of the altercations between [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman and [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes : which seemed to bear reference to some foregone conspiracy of the kind . As [he]203-little oliver glanced timidly up , and met [the Jew]1006-the jew 's searching look , [he]203-little oliver felt that [his]203-little oliver pale face and trembling limbs were neither unnoticed nor unrelished by [that wary old gentleman]1731-that wary old gentleman . [The Jew]1006-the jew , smiling hideously , patted [Oliver]123-oliver on the head , and said , that if [he]203-little oliver kept [himself]203-little oliver quiet , and applied [himself]203-little oliver to business , [he]203-little oliver saw [they]1733-they would be [very good friends]1734-very good friends yet . Then , taking [his]203-little oliver hat , and covering [himself]203-little oliver with an old patched great - coat , [he]203-little oliver went out , and locked [the room]432-the room - door behind [him]203-little oliver . And so [Oliver]123-oliver remained all that day , and for the greater part of many subsequent days , seeing [nobody]354-nobody , between early morning and midnight , and left during the long hours to commune with [his]123-oliver own thoughts . Which , never failing to revert to [[his]123-oliver kind friends]1737-his kind friends , and the opinion [they]1737-his kind friends must long ago have formed of [him]123-oliver , were sad indeed . After the lapse of a week or so , [the Jew]1006-the jew left [the room]432-the room - door unlocked ; and [he]123-oliver was at liberty to wander about [the house]4595-the house . [It]4595-the house was [a very dirty place]1741-a very dirty place . [The rooms]1742-the rooms [upstairs]4598-upstairs had great high wooden chimney - pieces and large doors , with panelled walls and cornices to the ceiling ; which , although they were black with neglect and dust , were ornamented in various ways . From all of these tokens [Oliver]123-oliver concluded that a long time ago , before [the old Jew]1744-the old jew was born , [it]4595-the house had belonged to [better people]1745-better people , and had perhaps been quite gay and handsome : dismal and dreary as it looked now . [Spiders]204-spiders had built [their]204-spiders webs in the angles of the walls and ceilings ; and sometimes , when [Oliver]123-oliver walked softly into [a room]1746-a room , the mice would scamper across the floor , and run back terrified to [their]204-spiders holes . With these exceptions , there was neither sight nor sound of any living thing ; and often , when it grew dark , and [he]123-oliver was tired of wandering from [room]1747-room to [room]1747-room , [he]123-oliver would crouch in the corner of [the passage by the street]1749-the passage by the street - door , to be as near [living people]1750-living people as [he]123-oliver could ; and would remain there , listening and counting the hours , until [the Jew]1006-the jew or [the boys]486-the boys returned . In all [the rooms]1742-the rooms , the mouldering shutters were fast closed : the bars which held them were screwed tight into the wood ; the only light which was admitted , stealing its way through round holes at the top : which made [the rooms]1742-the rooms more gloomy , and filled [them]1742-the rooms with strange shadows . There was a back - garret window with rusty bars outside , which had no shutter ; and out of this , [Oliver]123-oliver often gazed with a melancholy face for hours together ; but nothing was to be descried from it but a confused and crowded mass of housetops , blackened chimneys , and gable - ends . Sometimes , indeed , a grizzly head might be seen , peering over the parapet - wall of [a distant house]1755-a distant house ; but it was quickly withdrawn again ; and as the window of [[Oliver]123-oliver 's observatory]1756-oliver 's observatory was nailed down , and dimmed with the rain and smoke of years , it was as much as [he]123-oliver could do to make out the forms of the different objects beyond , without making any attempt to be seen or heard , - which [he]123-oliver had as much chance of being , as if [he]123-oliver had lived inside [the ball of [St. Paul 's Cathedral]38-st. paul 's cathedral]1757-the ball of st. paul 's cathedral . One afternoon , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [Master Bates]179-master bates being engaged out that evening , [the first - named young gentleman]1759-the first - named young gentleman took it into [his]1759-the first - named young gentleman head to evince some anxiety regarding the decoration of [[his]1759-the first - named young gentleman person]5390-his person to do [him]1759-the first - named young gentleman justice , this was by no means an habitual weakness with [him]1759-the first - named young gentleman ; and , with this end and aim , [he]1759-the first - named young gentleman condescendingly commanded [Oliver]123-oliver to assist [him]1759-the first - named young gentleman in [[his]1759-the first - named young gentleman toilet]1761-his toilet , straightway . [Oliver]123-oliver was but too glad to make [himself]123-oliver useful ; too happy to have some faces , however bad , to look upon ; too desirous to conciliate those about [him]123-oliver when [he]123-oliver could honestly do so ; to throw any objection in the way of this proposal . So [he]123-oliver at once expressed [his]123-oliver readiness ; and , kneeling on the floor , while [the Dodger]5121-the dodger sat upon the table so that [he]5121-the dodger could take [his]5121-the dodger foot in [his]5121-the dodger laps , [he]123-oliver applied [himself]123-oliver to a process which [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins designated as ' japanning [his]123-oliver trotter - cases . '[172-mr. dawkins] The phrase , rendered into plain English , signifieth , cleaning [his]123-oliver boots . Whether it was the sense of freedom and independence which [a rational animal]1763-a rational animal may be supposed to feel when [he]123-oliver sits on a table in an easy attitude smoking a pipe , swinging one leg carelessly to and fro , and having [his]123-oliver boots cleaned all the time , without even the past trouble of having taken them off , or the prospective misery of putting them on , to disturb [his]123-oliver reflections ; or whether it was the goodness of the tobacco that soothed the feelings of [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , or the mildness of the beer that mollified [his]123-oliver thoughts ; [he]123-oliver was evidently tinctured , for the nonce , with a spice of romance and enthusiasm , foreign to [his]123-oliver general nature . [He]123-oliver looked down on [Oliver]123-oliver , with a thoughtful countenance , for a brief space ; and then , raising [his]123-oliver head , and heaving a gentle sign , said , half in abstraction , and half to [Master Bates]179-master bates : ' What a pity it is [he]123-oliver is n't [a prig]6013-a prig ! '[123-oliver] ' Ah ! '[179-master bates] said [Master Charles Bates]179-master bates ; ' [he]123-oliver do n't know what 's good for [him]123-oliver . '[179-master bates] [The Dodger]176-the dodger sighed again , and resumed [his]176-the dodger pipe : as did [Charley Bates]179-master bates . [They]1765-they both smoked , for some seconds , in silence . ' [I]176-the dodger suppose [you]176-the dodger do n't even know what [a prig]6013-a prig is ? '[176-the dodger] said [the Dodger]176-the dodger mournfully . ' [I]123-oliver think [I]123-oliver know that , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , looking up . ' It 's a the - ; [you]123-oliver 're[123-oliver] one , are [you]123-oliver not ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver , checking [himself]123-oliver . '[0-i] [I]0-i am , ' replied [the Doger]5255-the doger . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'd scorn to be anything else . ' [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins gave [his]172-mr. dawkins hat a ferocious cock , after delivering this sentiment , and looked at [Master Bates]179-master bates , as if to denote that [he]179-master bates would feel obliged by [his]179-master bates saying anything to the contrary . '[0-i] [I]0-i am , ' repeated [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[0-i] So 's [Charley]179-master bates . [So 's Fagin]1766-so 's fagin . So 's [Sikes]161-sikes . So 's [Nancy]127-nancy . So 's Bet . So [we]1767-we all are , down to the dog . And [he]1768-he 's [the downiest one of [the lot]1770-the lot]1769-the downiest one of the lot ! ' '[1768-he] And the least given to peaching , ' added [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[1768-he] [He]1768-he would n't so much as bark in a witness - box , for fear of committing [himself]1768-he ; no , not if [you]1771-you tied [him]1768-he up in one , and left [him]1768-he there without wittles for a fortnight , ' said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[1771-you] Not a bit of it , ' observed [Charley]179-master bates . '[1771-you] [He]1768-he 's [a rum dog]1772-a rum dog . Do n't [he]1768-he look fierce at any strange cove that laughs or sings when [he]1768-he 's in company ! ' pursued [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[1768-he] Wo n't [he]1768-he growl at all , when [he]1768-he hears a fiddle playing ! And do n't [he]1768-he hate other dogs as ai n't of [his]1768-he breed ! Oh , no ! ' '[1768-he] [He]1768-he 's [an out - and - out Christian]1773-an out - and - out christian , ' said [Charley]179-master bates . This was merely intended as a tribute to the animal 's abilities , but it was an appropriate remark in another sense , if [Master Bates]179-master bates had only known it ; for there are [a good many ladies]6019-a good many ladies and [gentlemen , claiming to be out - and - out Christians]6020-gentlemen , claiming to be out - and - out christians , between whom , and [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes '[1773-an out - and - out christian] dog , there exist strong and singular points of resemblance . ' Well , well , '[5121-the dodger] said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , recurring to the point from which [they]1775-they had strayed : with that mindfulness of [his]5121-the dodger profession which influenced all [his]5121-the dodger proceedings . ' This has n't go anything to do with [young Green]205-young green [here]351-here . '[5121-the dodger] ' No more it has , '[179-master bates] said [Charley]179-master bates . ' Why do n't [you]1776-you put [yourself]1776-you under [Fagin]174-fagin , [Oliver]123-oliver ? '[179-master bates] ' And make [your]1776-you fortun '[5121-the dodger] out of hand ? ' added [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , with a grin . '[5121-the dodger] And so be able to retire on [[your]1776-you property]1777-your property , and do [the gen - teel]1778-the gen - teel : as [I]0-i mean to , in the very next leap - year but four that ever comes , and the forty - second Tuesday in Trinity - week , ' said [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't like it , ' rejoined [Oliver]123-oliver , timidly ; '[0-i] [I]0-i wish [they]1779-they would let [me]0-i go . [I]0-i - [I]0-i - would rather go . ' '[0-i] And [Fagin]174-fagin would RATHER not ! ' rejoined [Charley]179-master bates . [Oliver]123-oliver knew this too well ; but thinking it might be dangerous to express [his]123-oliver feelings more openly , [he]123-oliver only sighed , and went on with [his]123-oliver boot - cleaning . '[174-fagin] Go ! ' exclaimed [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[174-fagin] Why , where 's [your]1776-you spirit ? ' Do n't [you]1776-you take any pride out of [yourself]1776-you ? Would [you]1776-you go and be dependent on [[your]1776-you friends]6024-your friends ? '[5121-the dodger] ' Oh , blow that ! '[179-master bates] said [Master Bates]179-master bates : drawing two or three silk handkerchiefs from [his]179-master bates pocket , and tossing them into a cupboard , ' that 's too mean ; that is . '[179-master bates] ' [I]5121-the dodger could n't do it , '[5121-the dodger] said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , with an air of haughty disgust . ' [You]1776-you can leave [[your]1776-you friends]6024-your friends , though , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver with a half smile ; ' and let [them]6024-your friends be punished for what [you]1776-you did . '[123-oliver] ' That , '[5121-the dodger] rejoined [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , with a wave of [his]5121-the dodger pipe , ' That was all out of consideration for [Fagin]174-fagin , 'cause[5121-the dodger] [the traps]1782-the traps know that [we]1783-we work together , and [he]123-oliver might have got into trouble if [we]1783-we had n't made [our]1783-we lucky ; that was the move , was n't it , [Charley]179-master bates ? ' [Master Bates]179-master bates nodded assent , and would have spoken , but the recollection of [Oliver]123-oliver 's flight came so suddenly upon [him]179-master bates , that the smoke [he]179-master bates was inhaling got entangled with a laugh , and went up into [his]179-master bates head , and down into [his]179-master bates throat : and brought on a fit of coughing and stamping , about five minutes long . '[179-master bates] Look here ! ' said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , drawing forth a handful of shillings and halfpence . '[179-master bates] Here 's a jolly life ! What 's the odds where it comes from ? Here , catch hold ; there 's plenty more where [they]1784-they were took from . [You]179-master bates wo n't , wo n't [you]179-master bates ? Oh , [you]179-master bates precious flat ! ' '[179-master bates] It 's naughty , ai n't it , [Oliver]123-oliver ? ' inquired [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[123-oliver] [He]123-oliver 'll come to be scragged , wo n't [he]123-oliver ? ' '[123-oliver] [I]0-i do n't know what that means , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] Something in this way , [old feller]1785-old feller , ' said [Charly]206-charly . As [he]206-charly said it , [Master Bates]179-master bates caught up an end of [his]206-charly neckerchief ; and , holding it erect in the air , dropped [his]206-charly head on [his]206-charly shoulder , and jerked a curious sound through [his]206-charly teeth ; thereby indicating , by a lively pantomimic representation , that scragging and hanging were one and the same thing . '[1785-old feller] That 's what it means , ' said [Charley]179-master bates . '[1785-old feller] Look how [he]123-oliver stares , [Jack]175-jack ! [I]0-i never did see [such prime company as that ' ere boy]6027-such prime company as that ' ere boy ; [he]123-oliver 'll be the death of [me]0-i , [I]0-i know [he]123-oliver will . '[0-i] [Master Charley Bates]179-master bates , having laughed heartily again , resumed [his]179-master bates pipe with tears in [his]179-master bates eyes . ' [You]123-oliver 've been brought up bad , '[5121-the dodger] said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , surveying [his]179-master bates boots with much satisfaction when [Oliver]123-oliver had polished them . ' [Fagin]174-fagin will make something of [you]123-oliver , though , or [you]123-oliver 'll be the first [he]174-fagin ever had that turned out unprofitable . [You]123-oliver 'd better begin at once ; for [you]123-oliver 'll come to the trade long before [you]123-oliver think of it ; and [you]123-oliver 're[5121-the dodger] only losing time , [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [Master Bates]179-master bates backed this advice with sundry moral admonitions of [his]179-master bates own : which , being exhausted , [he]179-master bates and [[his]179-master bates friend]839-his friend [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins launched into a glowing description of the numerous pleasures incidental to the life [they]6029-they led , interspersed with a variety of hints to [Oliver]123-oliver that the best thing [he]123-oliver could do , would be to secure [Fagin]174-fagin 's favour without more delay , by the means which [they]6029-they [themselves]6029-they had employed to gain it . '[123-oliver] And always put this in [your]123-oliver pipe , [Nolly]123-oliver , ' said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , as [the Jew]1006-the jew was heard unlocking the door above , '[123-oliver] if [you]123-oliver do n't take fogels and tickers - ' '[123-oliver] What 's the good of talking in that way ? ' interposed [Master Bates]179-master bates ; '[123-oliver] [he]123-oliver do n't know what [you]123-oliver mean . ' '[123-oliver] If [you]123-oliver do n't take pocket - handkechers and watches , ' said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , reducing [his]5121-the dodger conversation to the level of [Oliver]123-oliver 's capacity , '[1787-some other cove] [some other cove]1787-some other cove will ; so that the coves that lose 'em will be all the worse , and [you]123-oliver 'll be all the worse , too , and [nobody half a ha'p'orth the better]6033-nobody half a ha'p'orth the better , except [the chaps]6034-the chaps wot gets [them]6034-the chaps - and [you]123-oliver 've just as good a right to [them]6034-the chaps as [they]6034-the chaps have . '[123-oliver] ' To be sure , to be sure ! '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , who had entered unseen by [Oliver]123-oliver . ' It all lies in a nutshell [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ; in a nutshell , take [the Dodger]5121-the dodger 's word for it . Ha ! ha ! ha ! [He]123-oliver understands the catechism of [his]123-oliver trade . '[1006-the jew] [The old man]5173-the old man rubbed [his]5173-the old man hands gleefully together , as [he]5173-the old man corroborated [the Dodger]5121-the dodger 's reasoning in these terms ; and chuckled with delight at [[his]5173-the old man pupil]1791-his pupil 's proficiency . The conversation proceeded no farther at this time , for [the Jew]1006-the jew had returned [home]4804-home accompanied by [Miss Betsy]180-miss betsy , and [a gentleman whom [Oliver]123-oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by [the Dodger]5121-the dodger]1794-a gentleman whom oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by the dodger as [Tom Chitling]207-tom ; and who , having lingered on the stairs to exchange a few gallantries with [the lady]679-the lady , now made [his]1794-a gentleman whom oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by the dodger appearance . [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling was older in years than [the Dodger]176-the dodger : having perhaps numbered eighteen winters ; but there was a degree of deference in [his]208-mr. chitling deportment towards [that young gentleman]4842-that young gentleman which seemed to indicate that [he]208-mr. chitling felt [himself]208-mr. chitling conscious of a slight inferiority in point of genius and professional aquirements . [He]208-mr. chitling had small twinkling eyes , and a pock - marked face ; wore a fur cap , a dark corduroy jacket , greasy fustian trousers , and an apron . [His]208-mr. chitling wardrobe was , in truth , rather out of repair ; but [he]208-mr. chitling excused [himself]208-mr. chitling to [the company]1053-the company by stating that [his]208-mr. chitling ' time '[208-mr. chitling] was only out an hour before ; and that , in consequence of having worn the regimentals for six weeks past , [he]208-mr. chitling had not been able to bestow any attention on [his]208-mr. chitling private clothes . [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling added , with strong marks of irritation , that the new way of fumigating clothes up yonder was infernal unconstitutional , for it burnt holes in them , and there was no remedy against [the County]5603-the county . The same remark [he]208-mr. chitling considered to apply to the regulation mode of cutting the hair : which [he]208-mr. chitling held to be decidedly unlawful . [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling wound up [his]208-mr. chitling observations by stating that [he]208-mr. chitling had not touched a drop of anything for forty - two moral long hard - working days ; and that [he]208-mr. chitling ' wished [he]208-mr. chitling might be busted if [he]208-mr. chitling warn't as dry as a lime - basket . '[207-tom] ' Where do [you]1006-the jew think [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman has come from , [Oliver]123-oliver ? '[1006-the jew] inquired [the Jew]1006-the jew , with a grin , as [the other boys]5187-the other boys put a bottle of spirits on the table . ' [I]123-oliver - [I]123-oliver - do n't know , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Who 's that ? '[207-tom] inquired [Tom Chitling]207-tom , casting a contemptuous look at [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [A young friend of mine]6039-a young friend of mine , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' [He]4618-the gentleman 's in luck , then , '[1803-the young man] said [the young man]1803-the young man , with a meaning look at [Fagin]174-fagin . ' Never mind where [I]1803-the young man came from , [young '[1803-the young man] un]6041-young ' un ; [you]123-oliver 'll find [your]123-oliver way there , soon enough , [I]0-i 'll bet a crown ! ' At this sally , [the boys]486-the boys laughed . After some more jokes on the same subject , [they]486-the boys exchanged a few short whispers with [Fagin]174-fagin ; and withdrew . After some words apart between [the last comer]6043-the last comer and [Fagin]174-fagin , [they]486-the boys drew [their]486-the boys chairs towards the fire ; and [the Jew]1006-the jew , telling [Oliver]123-oliver to come and sit by [him]123-oliver , led the conversation to the topics most calculated to interest [[his]1006-the jew hearers]6045-his hearers . These were , the great advantages of the trade , the proficiency of [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , the amiability of [Charley Bates]179-master bates , and the liberality of [the Jew]1006-the jew [himself]1006-the jew . At length [these subjects]6048-these subjects displayed signs of being thoroughly exhausted ; and [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling did the same : for [the house of correction]5602-the house of correction becomes fatiguing after a week or two . [Miss Betsy]180-miss betsy accordingly withdrew ; and left [the party]6050-the party to [their]6050-the party repose . From this day , [Oliver]123-oliver was seldom left alone ; but was placed in almost constant communication with [the two boys]1057-the two boys , who played the old game with [the Jew]1006-the jew every day : whether for [their]1057-the two boys own improvement or [Oliver]123-oliver 's , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin best knew . At other times [the old man]5173-the old man would tell [them]1057-the two boys stories of robberies [he]5173-the old man had committed in [his]5173-the old man younger days : mixed up with so much that was droll and curious , that [Oliver]123-oliver could not help laughing heartily , and showing that [he]123-oliver was amused in spite of all [his]123-oliver better feelings . In short , [the wily old Jew]126-the jew had [the boy]437-the boy in [his]126-the jew toils . Having prepared [his]123-oliver mind , by solitude and gloom , to prefer any society to the companionship of [his]123-oliver own sad thoughts in such a dreary place , [he]123-oliver was now slowly instilling into [his]123-oliver soul the poison which [he]123-oliver hoped would blacken it , and change its hue for ever . CHAPTER XIX IN WHICH A NOTABLE PLAN IS DISCUSSED AND DETERMINED ON It was a chill , damp , windy night , when [the Jew]1006-the jew : buttoning [his]1006-the jew great - coat tight round [his]1006-the jew shrivelled body , and pulling the collar up over [his]1006-the jew ears so as completely to obscure the lower part of [his]1006-the jew face : emerged from [[his]1006-the jew den]6056-his den . [He]123-oliver paused on the step as the door was locked and chained behind [him]123-oliver ; and having listened while [the boys]486-the boys made all secure , and until [their]486-the boys retreating footsteps were no longer audible , slunk down [the street]353-the street as quickly as [he]123-oliver could . [The house to which [Oliver]123-oliver had been conveyed]6059-the house to which oliver had been conveyed , was in [the neighborhood of [Whitechapel]39-whitechapel]6060-the neighborhood of whitechapel . [The Jew]1006-the jew stopped for an instant at the corner of [the street]353-the street ; and , glancing suspiciously round , crossed [the road]4910-the road , and struck off in the direction of [the Spitalfields]78-spitalfields . The mud lay thick upon the stones , and a black mist hung over [the streets]758-the streets ; the rain fell sluggishly down , and everything felt cold and clammy to the touch . It seemed just the night when it befitted [such a being]6065-such a being as [the Jew]1006-the jew to be abroad . As [he]1006-the jew glided stealthily along , creeping beneath the shelter of the walls and doorways , [the hideous old man]6067-the hideous old man seemed like [some loathsome reptile , engendered in the slime and darkness through which]6068-some loathsome reptile , engendered in the slime and darkness through which [he]1006-the jew moved : crawling forth , by night , in search of [some rich offal for a meal]6069-some rich offal for a meal . [He]1006-the jew kept on [his]1006-the jew course , through many winding and narrow ways , until [he]1006-the jew reached [Bethnal Green]41-bethnal green ; then , turning suddenly off to the left , [he]1006-the jew soon became involved in a maze of [the mean and dirty streets which abound in [that close and densely - populated quarter]6071-that close and densely - populated quarter]6070-the mean and dirty streets which abound in that close and densely - populated quarter . [The Jew]1006-the jew was evidently too familiar with [the ground [he]1006-the jew traversed]6073-the ground he traversed to be at all bewildered , either by the darkness of the night , or the intricacies of the way . [He]1006-the jew hurried through [several alleys and streets]6074-several alleys and streets , and at length turned into one , lighted only by a single lamp at the farther end . At the door of [a house in [this street]6076-this street]6075-a house in this street , [he]1006-the jew knocked ; having exchanged a few muttered words with [the person who opened it]6077-the person who opened it , [he]1006-the jew walked [upstairs]4598-upstairs . A dog growled as [he]1006-the jew touched the handle of a room - door ; and [a man]469-a man 's voice demanded who was there . '[0-i] Only [me]0-i , [Bill]161-sikes ; only [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the Jew looking in]6080-the jew looking in . '[0-i] Bring in [your]583-my dear body then , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] Lie down , [[you]583-my dear stupid brute]1805-you stupid brute ! Do n't [you]583-my dear know [the devil]1806-the devil when [he]1806-the devil 's got a great - coat on ? ' Apparently , the dog had been somewhat deceived by [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin 's outer garment ; for as [the Jew]1006-the jew unbuttoned it , and threw it over the back of a chair , [he]1006-the jew retired to the corner from which [he]1006-the jew had risen : wagging [his]1006-the jew tail as [he]1006-the jew went , to show that [he]1006-the jew was as well satisfied as it was in [his]1006-the jew nature to be . '[1806-the devil] Well ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[1806-the devil] Well , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . - '[1806-the devil] Ah ! [Nancy]127-nancy . ' The latter recognition was uttered with just enough of embarrassment to imply a doubt of its reception ; for [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin and [[his]174-fagin young friend]6083-his young friend had not met , since [she]6083-his young friend had interfered in behalf of [Oliver]123-oliver . All doubts upon the subject , if [he]174-fagin had any , were speedily removed by [the young lady]5568-the young lady 's behaviour . [She]6083-his young friend took [her]6083-his young friend feet off the fender , pushed back [her]6083-his young friend chair , and bade [Fagin]174-fagin draw up [his]174-fagin , without saying more about it : for it was a cold night , and no mistake . '[127-nancy] It is cold , [[Nancy]127-nancy dear]1808-nancy dear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , as [he]1006-the jew warmed [his]1006-the jew skinny hands over the fire . '[127-nancy] It seems to go right through one , ' added [the old man]5173-the old man , touching [his]5173-the old man side . '[127-nancy] It must be a piercer , if it finds its way through [your]127-nancy heart , ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes . '[127-nancy] Give [him]1809-him something to drink , [Nancy]127-nancy . Burn [my]0-i body , make haste ! It 's enough to turn [a man]469-a man ill , to see [his]1809-him lean old carcase shivering in that way , like a ugly ghost just rose from the grave . ' [Nancy]127-nancy quickly brought a bottle from a cupboard , in which there were many : which , to judge from the diversity of their appearance , were filled with several kinds of liquids . [Sikes]161-sikes pouring out a glass of brandy , bade [the Jew]1006-the jew drink it off . '[161-sikes] Quite enough , quite , thankye , [Bill]161-sikes , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , putting down the glass after just setting [his]1006-the jew lips to it . '[161-sikes] What ! [You]127-nancy 're afraid of [our]6089-our getting the better of [you]127-nancy , are [you]127-nancy ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes , fixing [his]161-sikes eyes on [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Ugh ! '[161-sikes] With a hoarse grunt of contempt , [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes seized the glass , and threw the remainder of its contents into the ashes : as a preparatory ceremony to filling it again for [himself]161-sikes : which [he]161-sikes did at once . [The Jew]1006-the jew glanced round [the room]432-the room , as [[his]1006-the jew companion]4727-his companion tossed down the second glassful ; not in curiousity , for [he]1006-the jew had seen it often before ; but in a restless and suspicious manner habitual to [him]1006-the jew . It was [a meanly furnished apartment]1815-a meanly furnished apartment , with nothing but the contents of the closet to induce the belief that [its occupier]1816-its occupier was anything but [a working man]1817-a working man ; and with no more suspicious articles displayed to view than two or three heavy bludgeons which stood in a corner , and a ' life - preserver '[1006-the jew] that hung over the chimney - piece . ' There , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , smacking [his]161-sikes lips . ' Now [I]161-sikes 'm[161-sikes] ready . ' '[161-sikes] For business ? ' inquired [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[161-sikes] For business , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes ; '[161-sikes] so say what [you]1006-the jew 've got to say . ' '[1006-the jew] About [the crib at [Chertsey]42-chertsey]1818-the crib at chertsey , [Bill]161-sikes ? ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , drawing [his]1006-the jew chair forward , and speaking in a very low voice . '[161-sikes] Yes . Wot about it ? ' inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . '[161-sikes] Ah ! [you]1006-the jew know what [I]0-i mean , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[0-i] [He]161-sikes knows what [I]0-i mean , [Nancy]127-nancy ; do n't [he]161-sikes ? ' '[161-sikes] No , [he]161-sikes do n't , ' sneered [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes . '[161-sikes] Or [he]161-sikes wo n't , and that 's the same thing . Speak out , and call things by [their]1820-their right names ; do n't sit there , winking and blinking , and talking to [me]0-i in hints , as if [you]1006-the jew warn't the very first that thought about the robbery . Wot d'ye mean ? ' '[161-sikes] Hush , [Bill]161-sikes , hush ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , who had in vain attempted to stop this burst of indignation ; '[161-sikes] [somebody]5443-somebody will hear [us]1822-us , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . [Somebody]5443-somebody will hear [us]1822-us . ' '[5443-somebody] Let ['em]1822-us hear ! '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes ; ' [I]161-sikes do n't care . '[161-sikes] But as [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes DID care , on reflection , [he]161-sikes dropped [his]161-sikes voice as [he]161-sikes said the words , and grew calmer . ' There , there , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , coaxingly . ' It was only [my]1006-the jew caution , nothing more . Now , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , about [that crib at [Chertsey]42-chertsey]6095-that crib at chertsey ; when is it to be done , [Bill]161-sikes , eh ? When is it to be done ? Such plate , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , such plate ! '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew : rubbing [his]1006-the jew hands , and elevating [his]1006-the jew eyebrows in a rapture of anticipation . ' Not at all , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes coldly . ' Not to be done at all ! '[1006-the jew] echoed [the Jew]1006-the jew , leaning back in [his]1006-the jew chair . ' No , not at all , '[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]161-sikes . ' At least it ca n't be a put - up job , as [we]6097-we expected . '[161-sikes] ' Then it has n't been properly gone about , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , turning pale with anger . ' Do n't tell [me]1006-the jew ! '[1006-the jew] ' But [I]161-sikes will tell [you]1006-the jew , '[161-sikes] retorted [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Who are [you]1006-the jew that 's not to be told ? [I]161-sikes tell [you]1006-the jew that [Toby Crackit]209-toby has been hanging about [the place]4925-the place for a fortnight , and [he]209-toby ca n't get one of [the servants in line]6099-the servants in line . '[161-sikes] ' Do [you]161-sikes mean to tell [me]1006-the jew , [Bill]161-sikes , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew : softening as [the other]4696-the other grew heated : ' that neither of [the two men in [the house]4595-the house]6100-the two men in the house can be got over ? '[1006-the jew] ' Yes , [I]161-sikes do mean to tell [you]1006-the jew so , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes . ' [The old lady]5061-the old lady has had 'em[161-sikes] these twenty years ; and if [you]1006-the jew were to give ['em]5061-the old lady five hundred pound , [they]6100-the two men in the house would n't be in it . '[1006-the jew] ' But do [you]161-sikes mean to say , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] remonstrated [the Jew]1006-the jew , ' that [the women]6104-the women ca n't be got over ? '[1006-the jew] ' Not a bit of it , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Not by [flash Toby Crackit]209-toby ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew incredulously . ' Think what [women]5143-women are , [Bill]161-sikes , '[1006-the jew] ' No ; not even by [flash Toby Crackit]209-toby , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes . ' [He]209-toby says [he]209-toby 's worn sham whiskers , and a canary waistcoat , the whole blessed time [he]209-toby 's been loitering down there , and it 's all of no use . '[161-sikes] ' [He]209-toby should have tried mustachios and a pair of military trousers , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' So [he]209-toby did , '[1006-the jew] rejoined [Sikes]161-sikes , ' and [they]6107-they warn't of no more use than the other plant . '[161-sikes] [The Jew]1006-the jew looked blank at this information . After ruminating for some minutes with [his]1006-the jew chin sunk on [his]1006-the jew breast , [he]1006-the jew raised [his]1006-the jew head and said , with a deep sigh , that if [flash Toby Crackit]209-toby reported aright , [he]1006-the jew feared the game was up . ' And yet , '[5173-the old man] said [the old man]5173-the old man , dropping [his]5173-the old man hands on [his]5173-the old man knees , ' it 's a sad thing , [[my]5173-the old man dear]583-my dear , to lose so much when [we]6109-we had set [our]6109-we hearts upon it . '[5173-the old man] ' So it is , '[161-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes . ' Worse luck ! '[161-sikes] A long silence ensued ; during which [the Jew]1006-the jew was plunged in deep thought , with [his]1006-the jew face wrinkled into an expression of villainy perfectly demoniacal . [Sikes]161-sikes eyed [him]1006-the jew furtively from time to time . [Nancy]127-nancy , apparently fearful of irritating [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker , sat with [her]127-nancy eyes fixed upon the fire , as if [she]127-nancy had been deaf to all that passed . ' [Fagin]174-fagin , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , abruptly breaking the stillness that prevailed ; ' is it worth fifty shiners extra , if it 's safely done from the outside ? '[161-sikes] ' Yes , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , as suddenly rousing [himself]1006-the jew . ' Is it a bargain ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Yes , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , yes , '[1006-the jew] rejoined [the Jew]1006-the jew ; [his]1006-the jew eyes glistening , and every muscle in [his]1006-the jew face working , with the excitement that the inquiry had awakened . ' Then , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , thrusting aside [the Jew]1006-the jew 's hand , with some disdain , ' let it come off as soon as [you]1006-the jew like . [Toby]209-toby and [me]161-sikes were over the garden - wall the night afore last , sounding the panels of the door and shutters . The crib 's barred up at night like [a jail]6111-a jail ; but there 's one part [we]6112-we can crack , safe and softly . '[161-sikes] ' Which is that , [Bill]161-sikes ? '[1006-the jew] asked [the Jew]1006-the jew eagerly . ' Why , '[161-sikes] whispered [Sikes]161-sikes , ' as [you]1006-the jew cross [the lawn]6113-the lawn - '[161-sikes] ' Yes ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , bending [his]1006-the jew head forward , with [his]1006-the jew eyes almost starting out of it . ' Umph ! '[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]161-sikes , stopping short , as [the girl]5742-the girl , scarcely moving [her]5742-the girl head , looked suddenly round , and pointed for an instant to [the Jew]1006-the jew 's face . ' Never mind which part it is . [You]1006-the jew ca n't do it without [me]5742-the girl , [I]5742-the girl know ; but it 's best to be on the safe side when one deals with [you]1006-the jew . '[5742-the girl] ' As [you]1006-the jew like , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , as [you]1006-the jew like '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Is there [no help wanted]6115-no help wanted , but [yours]1006-the jew and [Toby]209-toby 's ? '[1006-the jew] ' None , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Cept a centre - bit and [a boy]4668-a boy . The first [we]6117-we 've both got ; the second [you]1006-the jew must find [us]6117-we . '[161-sikes] ' [A boy]4668-a boy ! '[1006-the jew] exclaimed [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Oh ! then it 's a panel , eh ? '[1006-the jew] ' Never mind wot it is ! '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes . ' [I]161-sikes want [a boy]4668-a boy , and [he]4668-a boy musn't be [a big '[161-sikes] un . Lord]6120-a big ' un . lord ! ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , reflectively , '[1006-the jew] if [I]0-i 'd only got [that young boy of [Ned]213-edward leeford]1847-that young boy of ned , [the chimbley - sweeper]1848-the chimbley - sweeper 's ! [He]0-i kept [him]1847-that young boy of ned small on purpose , and let [him]1847-that young boy of ned out by the job . But [the father]1849-the father gets lagged ; and then [the Juvenile Delinquent Society]1850-the juvenile delinquent society comes , and takes [the boy]437-the boy away from a trade where [he]437-the boy was earning money , teaches [him]437-the boy to read and write , and in time makes a ' prentice of [him]437-the boy . And so [they]1850-the juvenile delinquent society go on , '[161-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , [his]161-sikes wrath rising with the recollection of [his]161-sikes wrongs , ' so [they]1850-the juvenile delinquent society go on ; and , if [they]1850-the juvenile delinquent society 'd got money enough which it 's a Providence [they]1850-the juvenile delinquent society have n't , [we]6121-we should n't have [half a dozen boys]6122-half a dozen boys left in the whole trade , in a year or two . '[161-sikes] ' No more [we]6121-we should , '[1852-the jew , who had been considering during this speech] acquiesced [the Jew , who had been considering during this speech]1852-the jew , who had been considering during this speech , and had only caught the last sentence . ' [Bill]161-sikes ! '[1852-the jew , who had been considering during this speech] ' What now ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . [The Jew]1006-the jew nodded [his]1006-the jew head towards [Nancy]127-nancy , who was still gazing at the fire ; and intimated , by a sign , that [he]1006-the jew would have [her]127-nancy told to leave [the room]432-the room . [Sikes]161-sikes shrugged [his]161-sikes shoulders impatiently , as if [he]161-sikes thought the precaution unnecessary ; but complied , nevertheless , by requesting [Miss Nancy]127-nancy to fetch [him]161-sikes a jug of beer . ' [You]161-sikes do n't want any beer , '[127-nancy] said [Nancy]127-nancy , folding [her]127-nancy arms , and retaining [her]127-nancy seat very composedly . ' [I]161-sikes tell [you]5742-the girl [I]161-sikes do ! '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Nonsense , '[5742-the girl] rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl coolly , ' Go on , [Fagin]174-fagin . [I]5742-the girl know what [he]174-fagin 's going to say , [Bill]161-sikes ; [he]174-fagin need n't mind [me]5742-the girl . '[5742-the girl] [The Jew]1006-the jew still hesitated . [Sikes]161-sikes looked from [one]622-one to the other in some surprise . ' Why , [you]5742-the girl do n't mind [the old girl]6123-the old girl , do [you]5742-the girl , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[161-sikes] [he]161-sikes asked at length . ' [You]5742-the girl 've known [her]6123-the old girl long enough to trust [her]6123-the old girl , or [the Devil]1806-the devil 's in it . [She]6123-the old girl ai n't one to blab . Are [you]5742-the girl [Nancy]127-nancy ? '[161-sikes] ' [I]5568-the young lady should think not ! '[5568-the young lady] replied [the young lady]5568-the young lady : drawing [her]5568-the young lady chair up to the table , and putting [her]5568-the young lady elbows upon it . ' No , no , [[my]5568-the young lady dear]583-my dear , [I]5568-the young lady know [you]5568-the young lady 're[5568-the young lady] not , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew ; '[5568-the young lady] but - ' and again [the old man]5173-the old man paused . '[5568-the young lady] But wot ? ' inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] [I]0-i did n't know whether [she]5568-the young lady might n't p'r'aps be out of sorts , [you]5568-the young lady know , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , as [she]5568-the young lady was the other night , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . At this confession , [Miss Nancy]127-nancy burst into a loud laugh ; and , swallowing a glass of brandy , shook [her]127-nancy head with an air of defiance , and burst into sundry exclamations of '[5568-the young lady] Keep the game a - going ! ' '[5568-the young lady] Never say die ! ' and the like . [These]210-these seemed to have the effect of re - assuring [both gentlemen]6129-both gentlemen ; for [the Jew]1006-the jew nodded [his]1006-the jew head with a satisfied air , and resumed [his]1006-the jew seat : as did [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes likewise . '[5568-the young lady] Now , [Fagin]174-fagin , ' said [Nancy]127-nancy with a laugh . '[174-fagin] Tell [Bill]161-sikes at once , about [Oliver]123-oliver ! ' '[161-sikes] Ha ! [you]5568-the young lady 're [a clever one]6131-a clever one , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear : [the sharpest girl [I]1006-the jew ever saw]6133-the sharpest girl i ever saw ! '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , patting [her]5568-the young lady on the neck . ' It WAS about [Oliver]123-oliver [I]1006-the jew was going to speak , sure enough . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '[1006-the jew] ' What about [him]123-oliver ? '[161-sikes] demanded [Sikes]161-sikes . ' [He]123-oliver 's [the boy]437-the boy for [you]5568-the young lady , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew in a hoarse whisper ; laying [his]1006-the jew finger on the side of [his]1006-the jew nose , and grinning frightfully . ' [He]123-oliver ! '[161-sikes] exclaimed . [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Have [him]123-oliver , [Bill]161-sikes ! '[127-nancy] said [Nancy]127-nancy . ' [I]127-nancy would , if [I]127-nancy was in [your]161-sikes place . [He]123-oliver may n't be so much up , as any of the others ; but that 's not what [you]161-sikes want , if [he]123-oliver 's only to open a door for [you]161-sikes . Depend upon it [he]123-oliver 's a safe one , [Bill]161-sikes . '[127-nancy] ' [I]174-fagin know [he]123-oliver is , '[174-fagin] rejoined [Fagin]174-fagin . ' [He]123-oliver 's been in good training these last few weeks , and it 's time [he]123-oliver began to work for [his]123-oliver bread . Besides , the others are all too big . '[174-fagin] ' Well , [he]123-oliver is just the size [I]161-sikes want , '[161-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , ruminating . ' And will do everything [you]161-sikes want , [Bill]161-sikes , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] interposed [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' [he]123-oliver ca n't help [himself]123-oliver . That is , if [you]161-sikes frighten [him]123-oliver enough . '[1006-the jew] ' Frighten [him]123-oliver ! '[161-sikes] echoed [Sikes]161-sikes . ' It 'll be no sham frightening , mind [you]161-sikes . If there 's anything queer about [him]123-oliver when [we]6137-ours once get into the work ; in for a penny , in for a pound . [You]161-sikes wo n't see [him]123-oliver alive again , [Fagin]174-fagin . Think of that , before [you]161-sikes send [him]123-oliver . Mark [my]1469-the robber words ! '[1469-the robber] said [the robber]1469-the robber , poising a crowbar , which [he]1469-the robber had drawn from under the bedstead . ' [I]1006-the jew 've thought of it all , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew with energy . ' [I]1006-the jew 've - [I]1006-the jew 've had [my]1006-the jew eye upon [him]123-oliver , [[my]1006-the jew dears]1046-my dears , close - close . Once let [him]123-oliver feel that [he]123-oliver is [one of [us]6137-ours]6139-one of us ; once fill [his]123-oliver mind with the idea that [he]123-oliver has been [a thief]1614-a thief ; and [he]123-oliver 's [ours]6137-ours ! [Ours]6137-ours for [his]123-oliver life . Oho ! It could n't have come about better ! [The old man]5173-the old man crossed [his]5173-the old man arms upon [his]5173-the old man breast ; and , drawing [his]5173-the old man head and shoulders into a heap , literally hugged [himself]5173-the old man for joy . '[1006-the jew] [Ours]1865-ours ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[1865-ours] [Yours]1865-ours , [you]1865-ours mean . ' '[1865-ours] Perhaps [I]0-i do , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , with a shrill chuckle . '[0-i] [Mine]0-i , if [you]583-my dear like , [Bill]161-sikes . ' '[161-sikes] And wot , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , scowling fiercely on [[his]161-sikes agreeable friend]6143-his agreeable friend , '[161-sikes] wot makes [you]583-my dear take so much pains about [one chalk - faced kid]1867-one chalk - faced kid , when [you]583-my dear know there are [fifty boys snoozing about]1868-fifty boys snoozing about [Common Garden]44-common garden every night , as [you]583-my dear might pick and choose from ? ' '[1868-fifty boys snoozing about] Because [they]1868-fifty boys snoozing about 're of no use to [me]1006-the jew , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , with some confusion , ' not worth the taking . [Their]1868-fifty boys snoozing about looks convict 'em[1006-the jew] when [they]1868-fifty boys snoozing about get into trouble , and [I]0-i lose 'em all . With [this boy]4803-this boy , properly managed , [[my]1006-the jew dears]1046-my dears , [I]1006-the jew could do what [I]1006-the jew could n't with twenty of [them]1868-fifty boys snoozing about . Besides , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , recovering [his]1006-the jew self - possession , ' [he]4803-this boy has [us]6147-us now if [he]4803-this boy could only give [us]6147-us leg - bail again ; and [he]4803-this boy must be in [the same boat]6148-the same boat with [us]6147-us . Never mind how [he]4803-this boy came [there]4617-there ; it 's quite enough for [my]1006-the jew power over [him]4803-this boy that [he]4803-this boy was in a robbery ; that 's all [I]1006-the jew want . Now , how much better this is , than being obliged to put [the poor leetle boy]6150-the poor leetle boy out of the way - which would be dangerous , and [we]6147-us should lose by it besides . '[1006-the jew] ' When is it to be done ? '[127-nancy] asked [Nancy]127-nancy , stopping some turbulent exclamation on the part of [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , expressive of the disgust with which [he]161-sikes received [Fagin]174-fagin 's affectation of humanity . ' Ah , to be sure , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' when is it to be done , [Bill]161-sikes ? '[1006-the jew] ' [I]161-sikes planned with [Toby]209-toby , the night arter to - morrow , '[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]161-sikes in a surly voice , ' if [he]209-toby heerd nothing from [me]161-sikes to the contrairy . '[161-sikes] ' Good , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' there 's no moon . '[1006-the jew] ' No , '[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]161-sikes . ' It 's all arranged about bringing off the swag , is it ? '[1006-the jew] asked [the Jew]1006-the jew . [Sikes]161-sikes nodded . ' And about - '[161-sikes] ' Oh , ah , it 's all planned , '[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]161-sikes , interrupting [him]1006-the jew . ' Never mind particulars . [You]1006-the jew 'd better bring [the boy]437-the boy [here]351-here to - morrow night . [I]161-sikes shall get off the stone an hour arter daybreak . Then [you]1006-the jew hold [your]1006-the jew tongue , and keep the melting - pot ready , and that 's all [you]1006-the jew 'll have to do . '[161-sikes] After some discussion , in which [all three]1560-all three took an active part , it was decided that [Nancy]127-nancy should repair to [the Jew]1006-the jew 's next evening when the night had set in , and bring [Oliver]123-oliver away with [her]127-nancy ; [Fagin]174-fagin craftily observing , that , if [he]174-fagin evinced any disinclination to the task , [he]174-fagin would be more willing to accompany [the girl who had so recently interfered in [his]174-fagin behalf , than [anybody else]1877-anybody else]1876-the girl who had so recently interfered in his behalf , than anybody else . It was also solemnly arranged that [poor Oliver]123-oliver should , for the purposes of the contemplated expedition , be unreservedly consigned to the care and custody of [Mr. William Sikes]129-mr. sikes ; and further , that [the said Sikes]129-mr. sikes should deal with [him]123-oliver as [he]129-mr. sikes thought fit ; and should not be held responsible by [the Jew]1006-the jew for any mischance or evil that might be necessary to visit [him]123-oliver : it being understood that , to render the compact in this respect binding , any representations made by [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes on [his]129-mr. sikes return should be required to be confirmed and corroborated , in all important particulars , by the testimony of [flash Toby Crackit]209-toby . These preliminaries adjusted , [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes proceeded to drink brandy at a furious rate , and to flourish the crowbar in an alarming manner ; yelling forth , at the same time , most unmusical snatches of song , mingled with wild execrations . At length , in a fit of professional enthusiasm , [he]174-fagin insisted upon producing [his]174-fagin box of housebreaking tools : which [he]174-fagin had no sooner stumbled in with , and opened for the purpose of explaining the nature and properties of the various implements it contained , and the peculiar beauties of [their]1879-their construction , than [he]174-fagin fell over the box upon the floor , and went to sleep where [he]174-fagin fell . ' Good - night , [Nancy]127-nancy , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , muffling [himself]1006-the jew up as before . ' Good - night . '[1006-the jew] [Their]1881-their eyes met , and [the Jew]1006-the jew scrutinised [her]1883-her , narrowly . There was no flinching about [the girl]5742-the girl . [She]1883-her was as true and earnest in the matter as [Toby Crackit]209-toby [himself]209-toby could be . [The Jew]1006-the jew again bade [her]1883-her good - night , and , bestowing a sly kick upon the prostrate form of [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes while [her]1883-her back was turned , groped [downstairs]681-downstairs . ' Always the way ! '[1006-the jew] muttered [the Jew]1006-the jew to [himself]1006-the jew as [he]1006-the jew turned homeward . ' The worst of [these women]6153-these women is , that a very little thing serves to call up some long - forgotten feeling ; and , the best of [them]6153-these women is , that it never lasts . Ha ! ha ! [The man]4928-the man against [the child]321-the child , for a bag of gold ! '[1006-the jew] Beguiling the time with these pleasant reflections , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin wended [his]174-fagin way , through mud and mire , to [[his]174-fagin gloomy abode]1888-his gloomy abode : where [the Dodger]5121-the dodger was sitting up , impatiently awaiting [his]5121-the dodger return . ' Is [Oliver]123-oliver a - bed ? [I]5121-the dodger want to speak to [him]123-oliver , '[5121-the dodger] was [his]5121-the dodger first remark as [they]1890-they descended the stairs . ' Hours ago , '[5121-the dodger] replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , throwing open a door . ' Here [he]123-oliver is ! '[5121-the dodger] [The boy]437-the boy was lying , fast asleep , on a rude bed upon the floor ; so pale with anxiety , and sadness , and the closeness of [[his]437-the boy prison]914-his prison , that [he]437-the boy looked like death ; not death as it shows in shroud and coffin , but in the guise it wears when life has just departed ; when [a young and gentle spirit]1894-a young and gentle spirit has , but an instant , fled to [Heaven]227-heaven , and the gross air of [the world]4589-the world has not had time to breathe upon the changing dust it hallowed . ' Not now , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , turning softly away . ' To - morrow . To - morrow . '[1006-the jew] CHAPTER XX WHEREIN [OLIVER]123-oliver IS DELIVERED OVER TO [MR . WILLIAM SIKES]129-mr. sikes When [Oliver]123-oliver awoke in the morning , [he]123-oliver was a good deal surprised to find that a new pair of shoes , with strong thick soles , had been placed at [his]123-oliver bedside ; and that [his]123-oliver old shoes had been removed . At first , [he]123-oliver was pleased with the discovery : hoping that it might be the forerunner of [his]123-oliver release ; but such thoughts were quickly dispelled , on [his]123-oliver sitting down to breakfast along with [the Jew]1006-the jew , who told [him]123-oliver , in a tone and manner which increased [his]123-oliver alarm , that [he]123-oliver was to be taken to [the residence of [Bill Sikes]161-sikes]1898-the residence of bill sikes that night . ' To - to - stop [there]4617-there , [sir]4564-sir ? '[123-oliver] asked [Oliver]123-oliver , anxiously . ' No , no , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear . Not to stop there , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' [We]6159-we should n't like to lose [you]123-oliver . Do n't be afraid , [Oliver]123-oliver , [you]123-oliver shall come back to [us]6159-we again . Ha ! ha ! ha ! [We]6159-we wo n't be so cruel as to send [you]123-oliver away , [[my]1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread dear]583-my dear . Oh no , no ! '[1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread] [The old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread]1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread , looked round as [he]1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread bantered [Oliver]123-oliver thus ; and chuckled as if to show that [he]1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread knew [he]1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread would still be very glad to get away if [he]1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread could . ' [I]1006-the jew suppose , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , fixing [his]1006-the jew eyes on [Oliver]123-oliver , ' [you]123-oliver want to know what [you]123-oliver 're[1006-the jew] going to [Bill]161-sikes 's for - -eh , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ? ' [Oliver]123-oliver coloured , involuntarily , to find that [the old thief]6161-the old thief had been reading [his]123-oliver thoughts ; but boldly said , Yes , [he]123-oliver did want to know . '[161-sikes] Why , do [you]123-oliver think ? ' inquired [Fagin]174-fagin , parrying the question . '[123-oliver] Indeed [I]0-i do n't know , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] Bah ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , turning away with a disappointed countenance from a close perusal of [the boy]437-the boy 's face . '[0-i] Wait till [Bill]161-sikes tells [you]123-oliver , then . ' [The Jew]126-the jew seemed much vexed by [Oliver]123-oliver 's not expressing any greater curiosity on the subject ; but the truth is , that , although [Oliver]123-oliver felt very anxious , [he]123-oliver was too much confused by the earnest cunning of [Fagin]174-fagin 's looks , and [his]123-oliver own speculations , to make any further inquiries just then . [He]123-oliver had no other opportunity : for [the Jew]1006-the jew remained very surly and silent till night : when [he]1006-the jew prepared to go abroad . '[161-sikes] [You]123-oliver may burn a candle , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , putting one upon the table . '[161-sikes] And here 's a book for [you]123-oliver to read , till [they]1904-they come to fetch [you]123-oliver . Good - night ! ' '[161-sikes] Good - night ! ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , softly . [The Jew]1006-the jew walked to the door : looking over [his]1006-the jew shoulder at [the boy]437-the boy as [he]1006-the jew went . Suddenly stopping , [he]1006-the jew called [him]437-the boy by [his]437-the boy name . [Oliver]123-oliver looked up ; [the Jew]1006-the jew , pointing to the candle , motioned [him]123-oliver to light it . [He]123-oliver did so ; and , as [he]123-oliver placed the candlestick upon the table , saw that [the Jew]1006-the jew was gazing fixedly at [him]123-oliver , with lowering and contracted brows , from the dark end of [the room]432-the room . '[161-sikes] Take heed , [Oliver]123-oliver ! take heed ! ' said [the old man]5173-the old man , shaking [his]5173-the old man right hand before [him]123-oliver in a warning manner . '[1905-he] [He]1905-he 's [a rough man]1906-a rough man , and thinks nothing of blood when [his]1905-he own is up . Whatever falls out , say nothing ; and do what [he]1905-he bids [you]123-oliver . Mind ! ' Placing a strong emphasis on the last word , [he]5173-the old man suffered [his]5173-the old man features gradually to resolve themselves into a ghastly grin , and , nodding [his]5173-the old man head , left [the room]432-the room . [Oliver]123-oliver leaned [his]123-oliver head upon [his]123-oliver hand when [the old man]5173-the old man disappeared , and pondered , with a trembling heart , on the words [he]123-oliver had just heard . The more [he]123-oliver thought of [the Jew]1006-the jew 's admonition , the more [he]123-oliver was at a loss to divine its real purpose and meaning . [He]123-oliver could think of no bad object to be attained by sending [him]123-oliver to [Sikes]161-sikes , which would not be equally well answered by [his]123-oliver remaining with [Fagin]174-fagin ; and after meditating for a long time , concluded that [he]123-oliver had been selected to perform some ordinary menial offices for [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker , until [another boy]1188-another boy , better suited for [his]123-oliver purpose could be engaged . [He]123-oliver was too well accustomed to suffering , and had suffered too much where [he]123-oliver was , to bewail the prospect of change very severely . [He]123-oliver remained lost in thought for some minutes ; and then , with a heavy sigh , snuffed the candle , and , taking up the book which [the Jew]1006-the jew had left with [him]123-oliver , began to read . [He]123-oliver turned over the leaves . Carelessly at first ; but , lighting on a passage which attracted [his]123-oliver attention , [he]123-oliver soon became intent upon the volume . It was a history of the lives and trials of [great criminals]6178-great criminals ; and the pages were soiled and thumbed with use . Here , [he]123-oliver read of dreadful crimes that made the blood run cold ; of secret murders that had been committed by the lonely wayside ; of bodies hidden from the eye of [man]1163-man in [deep pits and wells]6180-deep pits and wells : which would not keep them down , deep as they were , but had yielded them up at last , after many years , and so maddened [the murderers]6181-the murderers with the sight , that in [their]6181-the murderers horror [they]6181-the murderers had confessed [their]6181-the murderers guilt , and yelled for the gibbet to end [their]6181-the murderers agony . Here , too , [he]123-oliver read of [men who , lying in [their]6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts beds at dead of night , had been tempted so [they]6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts said and led on , by [their]6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts own bad thoughts]6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts , to such dreadful bloodshed as it made the flesh creep , and the limbs quail , to think of . The terrible descriptions were so real and vivid , that the sallow pages seemed to turn red with gore ; and the words upon them , to be sounded in [his]123-oliver ears , as if they were whispered , in hollow murmurs , by the spirits of the dead . In a paroxysm of fear , [the boy]437-the boy closed the book , and thrust it from [him]123-oliver . Then , falling upon [his]123-oliver knees , [he]123-oliver prayed Heaven to spare [him]123-oliver from such deeds ; and rather to will that [he]123-oliver should die at once , than be reserved for crimes , so fearful and appalling . By degrees , [he]123-oliver grew more calm , and besought , in a low and broken voice , that [he]123-oliver might be rescued from [his]123-oliver present dangers ; and that if any aid were to be raised up for [a poor outcast boy who had never known the love of [friends or kindred]6185-friends or kindred]6184-a poor outcast boy who had never known the love of friends or kindred , it might come to [him]123-oliver now , when , desolate and deserted , [he]123-oliver stood alone in the midst of wickedness and guilt . [He]123-oliver had concluded [his]123-oliver prayer , but still remained with [his]123-oliver head buried in [his]123-oliver hands , when a rustling noise aroused [him]123-oliver . '[1905-he] What 's that ! ' [he]123-oliver cried , starting up , and catching sight of [a figure standing by the door]6186-a figure standing by the door . '[1905-he] Who 's there ? ' '[0-i] [Me]0-i . Only [me]0-i , ' replied a tremulous voice . [Oliver]123-oliver raised the candle above [his]123-oliver head : and looked towards the door . It was [Nancy]127-nancy . '[0-i] Put down the light , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , turning away [her]5742-the girl head . '[0-i] It hurts [my]0-i eyes . ' [Oliver]123-oliver saw that [she]5742-the girl was very pale , and gently inquired if [she]5742-the girl were ill . [The girl]5742-the girl threw [herself]5742-the girl into a chair , with [her]5742-the girl back towards [him]123-oliver : and wrung [her]5742-the girl hands ; but made no reply . '[0-i] [God]167-god forgive [me]0-i ! ' [she]5742-the girl cried after a while , '[167-god] [I]0-i never thought of this . ' '[167-god] Has anything happened ? ' asked [Oliver]123-oliver . '[167-god] Can [I]0-i help [you]0-i ? [I]0-i will if [I]0-i can . [I]0-i will , indeed . ' [She]5742-the girl rocked [herself]5742-the girl to and fro ; caught [her]5742-the girl throat ; and , uttering a gurgling sound , gasped for breath . '[127-nancy] [Nancy]127-nancy ! ' cried [Oliver]123-oliver , '[127-nancy] What is it ? ' [The girl]5742-the girl beat [her]5742-the girl hands upon [her]5742-the girl knees , and [her]5742-the girl feet upon the ground ; and , suddenly stopping , drew [her]5742-the girl shawl close round [her]5742-the girl : and shivered with cold . [Oliver]123-oliver stirred the fire . Drawing [her]5742-the girl chair close to it , [she]5742-the girl sat there , for a little time , without speaking ; but at length [she]5742-the girl raised [her]5742-the girl head , and looked round . '[127-nancy] [I]0-i do n't know what comes over [me]0-i sometimes , ' said [she]5742-the girl , affecting to busy [herself]5742-the girl in arranging [her]5742-the girl dress ; '[0-i] it 's [this damp dirty room]1907-this damp dirty room , [I]0-i think . Now , [Nolly]123-oliver , [dear]769-dear , are [you]769-dear ready ? ' '[123-oliver] Am [I]0-i to go with [you]0-i ? ' asked [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] Yes . [I]0-i have come from [Bill]161-sikes , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl . '[161-sikes] [You]0-i are to go with [me]0-i . ' '[0-i] What for ? ' asked [Oliver]123-oliver , recoiling . '[0-i] What for ? ' echoed [the girl]5742-the girl , raising [her]5742-the girl eyes , and averting them again , the moment [they]6192-they encountered [the boy]437-the boy 's face . '[0-i] Oh ! For no harm . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't believe it , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver : who had watched [her]5742-the girl closely . '[0-i] Have it [your]769-dear own way , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl , affecting to laugh . '[769-dear] For no good , then . ' [Oliver]123-oliver could see that [he]123-oliver had some power over [the girl]5742-the girl 's better feelings , and , for an instant , thought of appealing to [her]5742-the girl compassion for [his]123-oliver helpless state . But , then , the thought darted across [his]123-oliver mind that it was barely eleven o'clock ; and that [many people]4810-many people were still in [the streets]758-the streets : of whom surely some might be found to give credence to [his]123-oliver tale . As the reflection occured to [him]123-oliver , [he]123-oliver stepped forward : and said , somewhat hastily , that [he]123-oliver was ready . Neither [his]123-oliver brief consideration , nor its purport , was lost on [[his]123-oliver companion]4727-his companion . [She]5742-the girl eyed [him]123-oliver narrowly , while [he]123-oliver spoke ; and cast upon [him]123-oliver a look of intelligence which sufficiently showed that [she]5742-the girl guessed what had been passing in [his]123-oliver thoughts . '[769-dear] Hush ! ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , stooping over [him]123-oliver , and pointing to the door as [she]5742-the girl looked cautiously round . '[1909-you] [You]1909-you ca n't help [yourself]1909-you . [I]0-i have tried hard for [you]1909-you , but all to no purpose . [You]1909-you are hedged round and round . If ever [you]1909-you are to get loose from here , this is not the time . ' Struck by the energy of [her]5742-the girl manner , [Oliver]123-oliver looked up in [her]5742-the girl face with great surprise . [She]5742-the girl seemed to speak the truth ; [her]5742-the girl countenance was white and agitated ; and [she]5742-the girl trembled with very earnestness . '[0-i] [I]0-i have saved [you]1909-you from being ill - used once , and [I]0-i will again , and [I]0-i do now , ' continued [the girl]5742-the girl aloud ; '[0-i] for those who would have fetched [you]1909-you , if [I]0-i had not , would have been far more rough than [me]0-i . [I]0-i have promised for [your]1909-you being quiet and silent ; if [you]1909-you are not , [you]1909-you will only do harm to [yourself]1909-you and [me]0-i too , and perhaps be [my]0-i death . See here ! [I]0-i have borne all this for [you]1909-you already , as true as [God]167-god sees [me]0-i show it . ' [She]6201-she pointed , hastily , to some livid bruises on [her]6201-she neck and arms ; and continued , with great rapidity : '[167-god] Remember this ! And do n't let [me]0-i suffer more for [you]1909-you , just now . If [I]0-i could help [you]1909-you , [I]0-i would ; but [I]0-i have not the power . [They]1910-they do n't mean to harm [you]1909-you ; whatever [they]1910-they make [you]1909-you do , is no fault of [yours]1909-you . Hush ! Every word from [you]1909-you is a blow for [me]0-i . Give [me]0-i [your]1909-you hand . Make haste ! [Your]1909-you hand ! ' [She]6201-she caught the hand which [Oliver]123-oliver instinctively placed in [hers]6201-she , and , blowing out the light , drew [him]123-oliver after [her]6201-she up the stairs . The door was opened , quickly , by [some one shrouded in the darkness]6202-some one shrouded in the darkness , and was as quickly closed , when [they]6203-they had passed out . [A hackney - cabriolet]6204-a hackney - cabriolet was in waiting ; with the same vehemence which [she]6201-she had exhibited in [addressing Oliver]123-oliver , [the girl]5742-the girl pulled [him]123-oliver in with [her]5742-the girl , and drew the curtains close . [The driver]6206-the driver wanted no directions , but lashed [his]6206-the driver horse into full speed , without the delay of an instant . [The girl]5742-the girl still held [Oliver]123-oliver fast by the hand , and continued to pour into [his]123-oliver ear , the warnings and assurances [she]5742-the girl had already imparted . All was so quick and hurried , that [he]123-oliver had scarcely time to recollect where [he]123-oliver was , or how [he]123-oliver came [there]4617-there , when [the carriage]6209-the carriage stopped at [the house to which [the Jew]1006-the jew 's steps had been directed on the previous evening]6210-the house to which the jew 's steps had been directed on the previous evening . For one brief moment , [Oliver]123-oliver cast a hurried glance along [the empty street]6212-the empty street , and a cry for help hung upon [his]123-oliver lips . But [the girl]5742-the girl 's voice was in [his]123-oliver ear , beseeching [him]123-oliver in such tones of agony to remember [her]5742-the girl , that [he]123-oliver had not the heart to utter it . While [he]123-oliver hesitated , the opportunity was gone ; [he]123-oliver was already in [the house]4595-the house , and the door was shut . '[1909-you] This way , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , releasing [her]5742-the girl hold for the first time . '[161-sikes] [Bill]161-sikes ! ' '[161-sikes] Hallo ! ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes : appearing at the head of [the stairs]6216-the stairs , with a candle . '[161-sikes] Oh ! That 's the time of day . Come on ! ' This was a very strong expression of approbation , an uncommonly hearty welcome , from [a person of [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes]6217-a person of mr. sikes '[161-sikes] temperament . [Nancy]127-nancy , appearing much gratified thereby , saluted [him]161-sikes cordially . ' Bull's - eye 's gone [home]4804-home with [Tom]207-tom , '[161-sikes] observed [Sikes]161-sikes , as [he]161-sikes lighted [them]1911-them up . ' [He]207-tom 'd have been in the way . '[161-sikes] ' That 's right , '[127-nancy] rejoined [Nancy]127-nancy . ' So [you]127-nancy 've got [the kid]6219-the kid , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes when [they]1911-them had all reached [the room]432-the room : closing the door as [he]161-sikes spoke . ' Yes , here [he]6219-the kid is , '[127-nancy] replied [Nancy]127-nancy . ' Did [he]6219-the kid come quiet ? '[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Like a lamb , '[127-nancy] rejoined [Nancy]127-nancy . ' [I]127-nancy 'm[127-nancy] glad to hear it , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , looking grimly at [Oliver]123-oliver ; '[127-nancy] for the sake of [his]161-sikes young carcase : as would otherways have suffered for it . Come here , [young ' un]6041-young ' un ; and let [me]6041-young ' un read [you]123-oliver a lectur '[6041-young ' un] , which is as well got over at once . ' Thus addressing [[his]6041-young ' un new pupil]6221-his new pupil , [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes pulled off [Oliver]123-oliver 's cap and threw it into a corner ; and then , taking [him]123-oliver by the shoulder , sat [himself]6041-young ' un down by the table , and stood [the boy]437-the boy in front of [him]6041-young ' un . '[6041-young ' un] Now , first : do [you]1913-you know wot this is ? ' inquired [Sikes]161-sikes , taking up a pocket - pistol which lay on the table . [Oliver]123-oliver replied in the affirmative . '[1913-you] Well , then , look here , ' continued [Sikes]161-sikes . '[1913-you] This is powder ; that ' ere 's a bullet ; and this is a little bit of a old hat for waddin '[1913-you] . ' [Oliver]123-oliver murmured [his]123-oliver comprehension of [the different bodies referred to]6223-the different bodies referred to ; and [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes proceeded to load the pistol , with great nicety and deliberation . '[1913-you] Now it 's loaded , ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , when [he]161-sikes had finished . '[0-i] Yes , [I]0-i see it is , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] Well , ' said [the robber]1469-the robber , grasping [Oliver]123-oliver 's wrist , and putting the barrel so close to [his]123-oliver temple that [they]6225-they touched ; at which moment [the boy]437-the boy could not repress a start ; '[4564-sir] if [you]1913-you speak a word when [you]1913-you 're out o'doors with [me]4564-sir , except when [I]4564-sir speak to [you]1913-you , that loading will be in [your]1913-you head without notice . So , if [you]1913-you do make up [your]1913-you mind to speak without leave , say [your]1913-you prayers first . '[4564-sir] Having bestowed a scowl upon the object of this warning , to increase its effect , [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes continued . ' As near as [I]161-sikes know , there is n't [anybody]435-anybody as would be asking very partickler arter [you]1913-you , if [you]1913-you was disposed of ; so [I]161-sikes need n't take this devil - and - all of trouble to explain matters to [you]1913-you , if it warn't for [your]1913-you own good . D'ye hear [me]161-sikes ? '[161-sikes] ' The short and the long of what [you]161-sikes mean , '[127-nancy] said [Nancy]127-nancy : speaking very emphatically , and slightly frowning at [Oliver]123-oliver as if to bespeak [his]123-oliver serious attention to [her]127-nancy words : ' is , that if [you]127-nancy 're[127-nancy] crossed by [him]123-oliver in this job [you]127-nancy have on hand , [you]127-nancy 'll prevent [his]123-oliver ever telling tales afterwards , by shooting [him]123-oliver through the head , and will take [your]127-nancy chance of swinging for it , as [you]127-nancy do for a great many other things in the way of business , every month of [your]127-nancy life . ' '[5143-women] That 's it ! ' observed [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , approvingly ; '[5143-women] [women]5143-women can always put things in fewest words . - Except when it 's blowing up ; and then [they]5143-women lengthens it out . And now that [he]123-oliver 's thoroughly up to it , let 's have some supper , and get a snooze before starting . ' In pursuance of this request , [Nancy]127-nancy quickly laid the cloth ; disappearing for a few minutes , [she]127-nancy presently returned with a pot of porter and a dish of sheep 's heads : which gave occasion to several pleasant witticisms on the part of [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , founded upon the singular coincidence of '[6041-young ' un] jemmies ' being a can name , common to [them]5143-women , and also to an ingenious implement much used in [his]161-sikes profession . Indeed , [the worthy gentleman , stimulated perhaps by the immediate prospect of being on active service]6228-the worthy gentleman , stimulated perhaps by the immediate prospect of being on active service , was in great spirits and good humour ; in proof whereof , it may be here remarked , that [he]161-sikes humourously drank all the beer at a draught , and did not utter , on a rough calculation , more than four - score oaths during the whole progress of the meal . Supper being ended - it may be easily conceived that [Oliver]123-oliver had no great appetite for it - [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes disposed of a couple of glasses of spirits and water , and threw [himself]161-sikes on the bed ; ordering [Nancy]127-nancy , with many imprecations in case of failure , to call [him]161-sikes at five precisely . [Oliver]123-oliver stretched [himself]123-oliver in [his]123-oliver clothes , by command of the same authority , on a mattress upon the floor ; and [the girl , mending the fire]6229-the girl , mending the fire , sat before it , in readiness to rouse [them]5143-women at the appointed time . For a long time [Oliver]123-oliver lay awake , thinking it not impossible that [Nancy]127-nancy might seek that opportunity of whispering some further advice ; but [the girl]5742-the girl sat brooding over the fire , without moving , save now and then to trim the light . Weary with watching and anxiety , [he]123-oliver at length fell asleep . When [he]123-oliver awoke , the table was covered with tea - things , and [Sikes]161-sikes was thrusting various articles into the pockets of [his]161-sikes great - coat , which hung over the back of a chair . [Nancy]127-nancy was busily engaged in preparing breakfast . It was not yet daylight ; for the candle was still burning , and it was quite dark outside . A sharp rain , too , was beating against the window - panes ; and the sky looked black and cloudy . '[6041-young ' un] Now , then ! ' growled [Sikes]161-sikes , as [Oliver]123-oliver started up ; '[6041-young ' un] half - past five ! Look sharp , or [you]1916-you 'll get no breakfast ; for it 's late as it is . ' [Oliver]123-oliver was not long in making [his]123-oliver toilet ; having taken some breakfast , [he]123-oliver replied to a surly inquiry from [Sikes]161-sikes , by saying that [he]123-oliver was quite ready . [Nancy]127-nancy , scarcely looking at [the boy]437-the boy , threw [him]437-the boy a handkerchief to tie round [his]437-the boy throat ; [Sikes]161-sikes gave [him]437-the boy a large rough cape to button over [his]437-the boy shoulders . Thus attired , [he]123-oliver gave [his]123-oliver hand to [the robber]1469-the robber , who , merely pausing to show [him]123-oliver with a menacing gesture that [he]1469-the robber had that same pistol in a side - pocket of [his]1469-the robber great - coat , clasped it firmly in [his]1469-the robber , and , exchanging a farewell with [Nancy]127-nancy , led [him]437-the boy away . [Oliver]123-oliver turned , for an instant , when [they]6233-they reached the door , in the hope of meeting a look from [the girl]5742-the girl . But [she]5742-the girl had resumed [her]5742-the girl old seat in front of the fire , and sat , perfectly motionless before it . CHAPTER XXI [THE EXPEDITION It]211-the expedition it was a cheerless morning when [they]6233-they got into [the street]353-the street ; blowing and raining hard ; and the clouds looking dull and stormy . The night had been very wet : large pools of water had collected in [the road]4910-the road : and [the kennels]6237-the kennels were overflowing . There was a faint glimmering of the coming day in the sky ; but it rather aggravated than relieved the gloom of the scene : the sombre light only serving to pale that which the street lamps afforded , without shedding any warmer or brighter tints upon the wet house - tops , and [dreary streets]6238-dreary streets . There appeared to be [nobody]354-nobody stirring in [that quarter of [the town]4898-the town]6240-that quarter of the town ; the windows of [the houses]6242-the houses were all closely shut ; and [the streets through which [they]6233-they passed]6243-the streets through which they passed , were noiseless and empty . By the time [they]6233-they had turned into [the Bethnal Green Road]46-the bethnal green road , the day had fairly begun to break . Many of the lamps were already extinguished ; [a few country waggons]6244-a few country waggons were slowly toiling on , towards [London]3-london ; now and then , [a stage - coach , covered with mud]6245-a stage - coach , covered with mud , rattled briskly by : [the driver]6206-the driver bestowing , as [he]6206-the driver passed , an admonitory lash upon [the heavy waggoner who , by keeping on the wrong side of [the road]4910-the road]6247-the heavy waggoner who , by keeping on the wrong side of the road , had endangered [his]6206-the driver arriving at [the office]4687-the office , a quarter of a minute after [his]6206-the driver time . [The public - houses]5137-the public - houses , with gas - lights burning inside , were already open . By degrees , [other shops]6251-other shops began to be unclosed , and [a few scattered people]6252-a few scattered people were met with . Then , came [straggling groups of [labourers]6254-labourers going to [their]6253-straggling groups of labourers going to their work work]6253-straggling groups of labourers going to their work ; then , [men]416-men and [women]5143-women with fish - baskets on [their]6253-straggling groups of labourers going to their work heads ; [donkey - carts laden with vegetables]6257-donkey - carts laden with vegetables ; chaise - carts filled with live - stock or whole carcasses of meat ; [milk - women]6258-milk - women with pails ; an unbroken concourse of [people]480-people , trudging out with various supplies to [the eastern suburbs of [the town]4898-the town]6260-the eastern suburbs of the town . As [they]6262-they approached [the City]6263-the city , the noise and traffic gradually increased ; when [they]6262-they threaded [the streets between [Shoreditch]47-shoreditch and [Smithfield]34-smithfield]6264-the streets between shoreditch and smithfield , it had swelled into a roar of sound and bustle . It was as light as it was likely to be , till night came on again , and the busy morning of half the [London]3-london population had begun . Turning down [Sun Street]48-sun street and [Crown Street]49-crown street , and crossing [Finsbury square]50-finsbury square , [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes struck , by way of [Chiswell Street]51-chiswell street , into [Barbican]52-barbican : thence into [Long Lane]53-long lane , and so into [Smithfield]34-smithfield ; from which [latter place]6265-latter place arose a tumult of discordant sounds that filled [Oliver Twist]123-oliver with amazement . It was market - morning . [The ground]6266-the ground was covered , nearly ankle - deep , with filth and mire ; a thick steam , perpetually rising from the reeking bodies of the cattle , and mingling with the fog , which seemed to rest upon the chimney - tops , hung heavily above . [All the pens in the centre of [the large area]6268-the large area]6267-all the pens in the centre of the large area , and as many temporary pens as could be crowded into [the vacant space]6269-the vacant space , were filled with sheep ; tied up to posts by the gutter side were long lines of beasts and oxen , three or four deep . [Countrymen]6270-countrymen , [butchers]6271-butchers , [drovers]6272-drovers , [hawkers]6273-hawkers , [boys]493-boys , [thieves]1067-thieves , [idlers]6276-idlers , and [vagabonds of every low grade]6277-vagabonds of every low grade , were mingled together in a mass ; the whistling of [drovers]6272-drovers , the barking dogs , the bellowing and plunging of [the oxen]6279-the oxen , the bleating of sheep , the grunting and squeaking of pigs , the cries of [hawkers]6273-hawkers , the shouts , oaths , and quarrelling on all sides ; the ringing of bells and roar of voices , that issued from [every public - house]6281-every public - house ; the crowding , pushing , driving , beating , whooping and yelling ; the hideous and discordant dim that resounded from every corner of [the market]6282-the market ; and the unwashed , unshaven , squalid , and dirty figures constantly running to and fro , and bursting in and out of the throng ; rendered it a stunning and bewildering scene , which quite confounded the senses . [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , dragging [Oliver]123-oliver after [him]161-sikes , elbowed [his]161-sikes way through the thickest of [the crowd]5297-the crowd , and bestowed very little attention on the numerous sights and sounds , which so astonished [the boy]437-the boy . [He]161-sikes nodded , twice or thrice , to [a passing friend]6285-a passing friend ; and , resisting as many invitations to take a morning dram , pressed steadily onward , until [they]6286-they were clear of the turmoil , and had made [their]6286-they way through [Hosier Lane]55-hosier lane into [Holborn]56-holborn . '[6041-young ' un] Now , [young ' un]6041-young ' un ! '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , looking up at the clock of [St. Andrew 's Church]57-st. andrew 's church , ' hard upon seven ! [you]6041-young ' un must step out . Come , do n't lag behind already , [Lazy - legs]6288-lazy - legs ! '[161-sikes] [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes accompanied this speech with a jerk at [[his]161-sikes little companion]1917-his little companion 's wrist ; [Oliver]123-oliver , quickening [his]123-oliver pace into a kind of trot between a fast walk and a run , kept up with the rapid strides of [the house - breaker]1918-the house - breaker as well as [he]123-oliver could . [They]1919-they held [their]1919-they course at this rate , until [they]1919-they had passed [Hyde Park corner]58-hyde park corner , and were on [their]1919-they way to [Kensington]59-kensington : when [Sikes]161-sikes relaxed [his]161-sikes pace , until an empty cart which was at some little distance behind , came up . Seeing ' [Hounslow]212-hounslow '[161-sikes] written on it , [he]161-sikes asked [the driver]6206-the driver with as much civility as [he]161-sikes could assume , if [he]161-sikes would give [them]1919-they a lift as far as [Isleworth]60-isleworth . ' Jump up , '[4928-the man] said [the man]4928-the man . ' Is that [[your]161-sikes boy]6289-your boy ? '[4928-the man] ' Yes ; [he]6289-your boy 's [[my]161-sikes boy]601-my boy , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes , looking hard at [Oliver]123-oliver , and putting [his]161-sikes hand abstractedly into the pocket where the pistol was . ' [[Your]123-oliver father]6291-your father walks rather too quick for [you]123-oliver , do n't [he]6291-your father , [[my]6206-the driver man]555-my man ? '[6206-the driver] inquired [the driver]6206-the driver : seeing that [Oliver]123-oliver was out of breath . ' Not a bit of it , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes , interposing . ' [He]6291-your father 's used to it . Here , take hold of [my]161-sikes hand , [Ned]213-edward leeford . In with [you]123-oliver ! '[161-sikes] Thus addressing [Oliver]123-oliver , [he]161-sikes helped [him]123-oliver into [the cart]1923-the cart ; and [the driver]6206-the driver , pointing to a heap of sacks , told [him]123-oliver to lie down there , and rest [himself]123-oliver . As [they]1925-they passed the different mile - stones , [Oliver]123-oliver wondered , more and more , where [[his]123-oliver companion]4727-his companion meant to take [him]123-oliver . [Kensington]59-kensington , [Hammersmith]61-hammersmith , [Chiswick]62-chiswick , [Kew Bridge]63-kew bridge , [Brentford]64-brentford , were all passed ; and yet [they]1925-they went on as steadily as if [they]1925-they had only just begun [their]1925-they journey . At length , [they]1925-they came to [a public - house]1927-a public - house called [the Coach]5036-the coach and [Horses]1929-horses ; [a little way beyond which , another road]1930-a little way beyond which , another road appeared to run off . And here , [the cart]1923-the cart stopped . [Sikes]161-sikes dismounted with great precipitation , holding [Oliver]123-oliver by the hand all the while ; and lifting [him]123-oliver down directly , bestowed a furious look upon [him]123-oliver , and rapped the side - pocket with [his]161-sikes fist , in a significant manner . ' Good - bye , [boy]4619-boy , '[4928-the man] said [the man]4928-the man . ' [He]123-oliver 's sulky , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes , giving [him]123-oliver a shake ; ' [he]123-oliver 's sulky . A young dog ! Do n't mind [him]123-oliver . '[161-sikes] ' Not [I]4696-the other ! '[4696-the other] rejoined [the other]4696-the other , getting into [his]4696-the other cart . ' It 's a fine day , after all . '[4696-the other] And [he]4696-the other drove away . [Sikes]161-sikes waited until [he]4696-the other had fairly gone ; and then , telling [Oliver]123-oliver [he]161-sikes might look about [him]123-oliver if [he]161-sikes wanted , once again led [him]123-oliver onward on [his]123-oliver journey . [They]1934-they turned round to the left , a short way past [the public - house]1935-the public - house ; and then , taking [a right - hand road]1936-a right - hand road , walked on for a long time : passing [many large gardens]1937-many large gardens and [[gentlemen]1328-gentlemen 's houses on both sides of the way]1939-gentlemen 's houses on both sides of the way , and stopping for nothing but a little beer , until [they]1934-they reached [a town]1940-a town . Here against the wall of [a house]1941-a house , [Oliver]123-oliver saw written up in pretty large letters , ' [Hampton]214-hampton . '[1934-they] [They]1934-they lingered about , in [the fields]936-the fields , for some hours . At length [they]1934-they came back into [the town]4898-the town ; and , turning into [an old public - house]1944-an old public - house with a defaced sign - board , ordered some dinner by the [kitchen fire]1945-kitchen fire . [The kitchen]842-the kitchen was [an old , low - roofed room]1947-an old , low - roofed room ; with a great beam across the middle of the ceiling , and benches , with high backs to [them]1948-them , by the fire ; on which were seated [several rough men]1949-several rough men in smock - frocks , drinking and smoking . [They]1934-they took no notice of [Oliver]123-oliver ; and very little of [Sikes]161-sikes ; and , as [Sikes]161-sikes took very little notice of [them]1934-they , [he]161-sikes and [[his]161-sikes young comrade]1950-his young comrade sat in a corner by [themselves]1934-they , without being much troubled by [their]1934-they company . [They]1934-they had some cold meat for dinner , and sat so long after it , while [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes indulged [himself]161-sikes with three or four pipes , that [Oliver]123-oliver began to feel quite certain [they]1934-they were not going any further . Being much tired with the walk , and getting up so early , [he]123-oliver dozed a little at first ; then , quite overpowered by fatigue and the fumes of the tobacco , fell asleep . It was quite dark when [he]123-oliver was awakened by a push from [Sikes]161-sikes . Rousing [himself]123-oliver sufficiently to sit up and look about [him]123-oliver , [he]123-oliver found that worthy in close fellowship and communication with [a labouring man]1951-a labouring man , over a pint of ale . ' So , [you]1951-a labouring man 're[1951-a labouring man] going on to [Lower Halliford]65-lower halliford , are [you]1951-a labouring man ? ' inquired [Sikes]161-sikes . '[1951-a labouring man] Yes , [I]0-i am , ' replied [the man]4928-the man , who seemed a little the worse - or better , as the case might be - for drinking ; '[0-i] and not slow about it neither . [My]0-i horse has n't got a load behind [him]1952-he going back , as [he]1952-he had coming up in the mornin ' ; and [he]1952-he wo n't be long a - doing of it . Here 's luck to [him]1952-he . [Ecod]215-ecod ! [he]1952-he 's [a good '[4928-the man] un]5313-a good ' un ! ' '[4928-the man] Could [you]161-sikes give [[my]0-i boy]601-my boy and [me]0-i a lift as far as there ? ' demanded [Sikes]161-sikes , pushing the ale towards [[his]0-i new friend]5104-his new friend . '[161-sikes] If [you]161-sikes 're going directly , [I]4928-the man can , '[4928-the man] replied [the man]4928-the man , looking out of the pot . ' Are [you]161-sikes going to [Halliford]66-halliford ? '[4928-the man] ' Going on to [Shepperton]67-shepperton , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes . ' [I]161-sikes 'm[161-sikes] [[your]161-sikes man]1955-your man , as far as [I]0-i go , ' replied [the other]4696-the other . '[0-i] Is all paid , [Becky]216-becky ? ' '[216-becky] Yes , [the other gentleman]1956-the other gentleman 's paid , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [I]0-i say ! ' said [the man]4928-the man , with tipsy gravity ; '[0-i] that wo n't do , [you]161-sikes know . ' '[0-i] Why not ? ' rejoined [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] [You]0-i 're a - going to accommodate [us]6300-us , and wot 's to prevent [my]1957-the stranger standing treat for a pint or so , in return ? '[1957-the stranger] [The stranger]1957-the stranger reflected upon this argument , with a very profound face ; having done so , [he]1957-the stranger seized [Sikes]161-sikes by the hand : and declared [he]161-sikes was [a real good fellow]1958-a real good fellow . To which [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes replied , [he]161-sikes was joking ; as , if [he]161-sikes had been sober , there would have been strong reason to suppose [he]161-sikes was . After the exchange of a few more compliments , [they]1959-they bade [the company]1053-the company good - night , and went out ; [the girl]5742-the girl gathering up the pots and glasses as [they]1959-they did so , and lounging out to the door , with [her]5742-the girl hands full , to see the party start . The horse , whose health had been drunk in [his]161-sikes absence , was standing outside : ready harnessed to [the cart]1923-the cart . [Oliver]123-oliver and [Sikes]161-sikes got in without any further ceremony ; and [the man to whom [he]161-sikes belonged]1963-the man to whom he belonged , having lingered for a minute or two ' to bear [him]161-sikes up , '[1964-the hostler] and to defy [the hostler]1964-the hostler and [the world]4589-the world to produce [his]161-sikes equal , mounted also . Then , [the hostler]1964-the hostler was told to give the horse [his]161-sikes head ; and , [his]161-sikes head being given [him]161-sikes , [he]161-sikes made a very unpleasant use of it : tossing it into the air with great disdain , and running into the parlour windows over the way ; after performing those feats , and supporting [himself]161-sikes for a short time on [his]161-sikes hind - legs , [he]161-sikes started off at great speed , and rattled out of [the town]4898-the town right gallantly . The night was very dark . A damp mist rose from [the river]1968-the river , and [the marshy ground]1969-the marshy ground about ; and spread itself over [the dreary fields]1970-the dreary fields . It was piercing cold , too ; all was gloomy and black . Not a word was spoken ; for [the driver]6206-the driver had grown sleepy ; and [Sikes]161-sikes was in no mood to lead [him]6206-the driver into conversation . [Oliver]123-oliver sat huddled together , in a corner of [the cart]1923-the cart ; bewildered with alarm and apprehension ; and figuring strange objects in the gaunt trees , whose branches waved grimly to and fro , as if in some fantastic joy at the desolation of the scene . As [they]1973-they passed [Sunbury Church]68-sunbury church , the clock struck seven . There was a light in [the ferry - house]1974-the ferry - house window opposite : which streamed across [the road]4910-the road , and threw into more sombre shadow a dark yew - tree with graves beneath it . There was a dull sound of falling water not far off ; and the leaves of the old tree stirred gently in the night wind . It seemed like quiet music for the repose of the dead . [Sunbury]69-sunbury was passed through , and [they]1973-they came again into [the lonely road]1976-the lonely road . Two or three miles more , and [the cart]1923-the cart stopped . [Sikes]161-sikes alighted , took [Oliver]123-oliver by the hand , and [they]1973-they once again walked on . [They]1973-they turned into [no house at [Shepperton]67-shepperton]1978-no house at shepperton , as [the weary boy]1979-the weary boy had expected ; but still kept walking on , in mud and darkness , through [gloomy lanes]1980-gloomy lanes and over [cold open wastes]1981-cold open wastes , until [they]1973-they came within sight of the lights of [a town]1940-a town at no great distance . On looking intently forward , [Oliver]123-oliver saw that [the water]1983-the water was just below [them]1973-they , and that [they]1973-they were coming to the foot of [a bridge]1984-a bridge . [Sikes]161-sikes kept straight on , until [they]1973-they were close upon [the bridge]1985-the bridge ; then turned suddenly down a bank upon the left . ' [The water]1983-the water ! '[123-oliver] thought [Oliver]123-oliver , turning sick with fear . ' [He]161-sikes has brought [me]123-oliver to this lonely place to murder [me]123-oliver ! '[123-oliver] [He]123-oliver was about to throw [himself]123-oliver on the ground , and make one struggle for [his]123-oliver young life , when [he]123-oliver saw that [they]1973-they stood before [a solitary house]1986-a solitary house : all ruinous and decayed . There was a window on each side of the dilapidated entrance ; and one story above ; but no light was visible . [The house]4595-the house was dark , dismantled : and the all appearance , uninhabited . [Sikes]161-sikes , with [Oliver]123-oliver 's hand still in [his]161-sikes , softly approached [the low porch]1988-the low porch , and raised the latch . The door yielded to the pressure , and [they]1973-they passed in together . CHAPTER XXII THE BURGLARY ' Hallo ! '[161-sikes] cried a loud , hoarse voice , as soon as [they]1973-they set foot in [the passage]5150-the passage . ' Do n't make such a row , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , bolting the door . ' Show [a glim]6302-a glim , [Toby]209-toby . '[161-sikes] ' Aha ! [[my]1990-the same voice pal]6303-my pal ! '[1990-the same voice] cried [the same voice]1990-the same voice . ' A glim , [Barney]195-barney , [a glim]6302-a glim ! Show [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman in , [Barney]195-barney ; wake up first , if convenient . '[1990-the same voice] [The speaker]5548-the speaker appeared to throw a boot - jack , or some such article , at [the person [he]5548-the speaker addressed]1992-the person he addressed , to rouse [him]1992-the person he addressed from [his]1992-the person he addressed slumbers : for the noise of a wooden body , falling violently , was heard ; and then an indistinct muttering , as of [a man between sleep and awake]1993-a man between sleep and awake . ' Do [you]1992-the person he addressed hear ? '[1990-the same voice] cried [the same voice]1990-the same voice . ' There 's [Bill Sikes]161-sikes in [the passage]5150-the passage with [nobody]354-nobody to do the civil to [him]161-sikes ; and [you]1992-the person he addressed sleeping there , as if [you]1992-the person he addressed took laudanum with [your]1992-the person he addressed meals , and nothing stronger . Are [you]1992-the person he addressed any fresher now , or do [you]1992-the person he addressed want the iron candlestick to wake [you]1992-the person he addressed thoroughly ? '[1990-the same voice] A pair of slipshod feet shuffled , hastily , across the bare floor of [the room]432-the room , as this interrogatory was put ; and there issued , from a door on the right hand ; first , a feeble candle : and next , the form of [the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through [his]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through nose , and officiating as waiter at [the public - house on [Saffron Hill]22-saffron hill]1997-the public - house on saffron hill . ' [Bister Sikes]217-sikes ! '[195-barney] exclaimed [Barney]195-barney , with real or counterfeit joy ; ' cub [i]195-barney d , [sir]4564-sir ; cub [i]195-barney d. '[195-barney] ' Here ! [you]123-oliver get on first , '[217-sikes] said [Sikes]217-sikes , putting [Oliver]123-oliver in front of [him]195-barney . ' Quicker ! or [I]217-sikes shall tread upon [your]123-oliver heels . '[217-sikes] Muttering a curse upon [his]195-barney tardiness , [Sikes]217-sikes pushed [Oliver]123-oliver before [him]195-barney ; and [they]1998-they entered [a low dark room]1999-a low dark room with a smoky fire , two or three broken chairs , a table , and a very old couch : on which , with [his]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through legs much higher than [his]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through head , [a man]469-a man was reposing at full length , smoking a long clay pipe . [He]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through was dressed in a smartly - cut snuff - coloured coat , with large brass buttons ; an orange neckerchief ; a coarse , staring , shawl - pattern waistcoat ; and drab breeches . [Mr. Crackit]209-toby for [he]209-toby it was had no very great quantity of hair , either upon [his]209-toby head or face ; but what [he]209-toby had , was of a reddish dye , and tortured into long corkscrew curls , through which [he]209-toby occasionally thrust some very dirty fingers , ornamented with large common rings . [He]209-toby was a trifle above the middle size , and apparently rather weak in the legs ; but this circumstance by no means detracted from [his]209-toby own admiration of [his]209-toby top - boots , which [he]209-toby contemplated , in [their]1998-they elevated situation , with lively satisfaction . ' [Bill]161-sikes , [[my]2001-this figure boy]601-my boy ! '[2001-this figure] said [this figure]2001-this figure , turning [his]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through head towards the door , ' [I]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through 'm[1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through] glad to see [you]209-toby . [I]0-i was almost afraid [you]209-toby 'd given it up : in which case [I]0-i should have made a personal wentur . Hallo ! ' Uttering this exclamation in a tone of great surprise , as [his]1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through eyes rested on [Oliver]123-oliver , [Mr. Toby Crackit]209-toby brought [himself]209-toby into a sitting posture , and demanded who that was . '[437-the boy] [The boy]437-the boy . Only [the boy]437-the boy ! ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes , drawing a chair towards the fire . '[218-wud of bister fagid] [[Wud of Bister Fagid]218-wud of bister fagid 's lads]2004-wud of bister fagid 's lads , ' exclaimed [Barney]195-barney , with a grin . '[218-wud of bister fagid] Fagin 's , eh ! ' exclaimed [Toby]209-toby , looking at [Oliver]123-oliver . '[218-wud of bister fagid] Wot [an inwalable boy that 'll make]2005-an inwalable boy that 'll make , for [the old ladies]2006-the old ladies ' pockets in [chapels]6310-chapels ! [His]2005-an inwalable boy that 'll make mug is a fortin '[2006-the old ladies] to [him]2005-an inwalable boy that 'll make . ' '[2006-the old ladies] There - there 's enough of that , ' interposed [Sikes]161-sikes , impatiently ; and stooping over [[his]161-sikes recumbant friend]6311-his recumbant friend , [he]161-sikes whispered a few words in [his]6311-his recumbant friend ear : at which [Mr. Crackit]209-toby laughed immensely , and honoured [Oliver]123-oliver with a long stare of astonishment . '[218-wud of bister fagid] Now , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , as [he]161-sikes resumed [his]161-sikes seat , '[2007-you] if [you]2007-you 'll give [us]2008-us something to eat and drink while [we]2008-us 're waiting , [you]2007-you 'll put some heart in [us]2008-us ; or in [me]123-oliver , at all events . Sit down by the fire , younker , and rest [yourself]123-oliver ; for [you]123-oliver 'll have to go out with [us]2008-us again to - night , though not very far off . '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver looked at [Sikes]161-sikes , in mute and timid wonder ; and drawing a stool to the fire , sat with [his]123-oliver aching head upon [his]123-oliver hands , [scarecely]219-scarecely knowing where [he]123-oliver was , or what was passing around [him]123-oliver . ' Here , '[209-toby] said [Toby]209-toby , as [the young Jew]2009-the young jew placed some fragments of food , and a bottle upon the table , ' Success to the crack ! '[209-toby] [He]209-toby rose to honour the toast ; and , carefully depositing [his]209-toby empty pipe in a corner , advanced to the table , filled a glass with spirits , and drank off its contents . [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes did the same . ' A drain for [the boy]437-the boy , '[209-toby] said [Toby]209-toby , half - filling a wine - glass . ' Down with it , [innocence]6313-innocence . '[209-toby] ' Indeed , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver , looking piteously up into [the man]4928-the man 's face ; ' indeed , [I]123-oliver - '[123-oliver] ' Down with it ! '[209-toby] echoed [Toby]209-toby . ' Do [you]4928-the man think [I]209-toby do n't know what 's good for [you]4928-the man ? Tell [him]437-the boy to drink it , [Bill]161-sikes . '[209-toby] ' [He]437-the boy had better ! '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes clapping [his]161-sikes hand upon [his]161-sikes pocket . ' Burn [my]161-sikes body , if [he]437-the boy is n't more trouble than [a whole family of Dodgers]6314-a whole family of dodgers . Drink it , [you]161-sikes perwerse imp ; drink it ! '[161-sikes] Frightened by the menacing gestures of [the two men]2011-the two men , [Oliver]123-oliver hastily swallowed the contents of the glass , and immediately fell into a violent fit of coughing : which delighted [Toby Crackit]209-toby and [Barney]195-barney , and even drew a smile from [the surly Mr. Sikes]161-sikes . This done , and [Sikes]161-sikes having satisfied [his]161-sikes appetite [Oliver]123-oliver could eat nothing but a small crust of bread which [they]2011-the two men made [him]123-oliver swallow , [the two men]2011-the two men laid [themselves]2011-the two men down on chairs for a short nap . [Oliver]123-oliver retained [his]123-oliver stool by the fire ; [Barney]195-barney wrapped in a blanket , stretched [himself]195-barney on the floor : close outside the fender . [They]2011-the two men slept , or appeared to sleep , for some time ; [nobody]354-nobody stirring but [Barney]195-barney , who rose once or twice to throw coals on the fire . [Oliver]123-oliver fell into a heavy doze : imagining [himself]123-oliver straying along [the gloomy lanes]2014-the gloomy lanes , or wandering about [the dark churchyard]2015-the dark churchyard , or retracing some one or other of the scenes of the past day : when [he]123-oliver was roused by [Toby Crackit]209-toby jumping up and declaring it was half - past one . In an instant , [the other two]2016-the other two were on [their]2016-the other two legs , and all were actively engaged in busy preparation . [Sikes]161-sikes and [[his]161-sikes companion]4727-his companion enveloped [their]2011-the two men necks and chins in large dark shawls , and drew on [their]2011-the two men great - coats ; [Barney]195-barney , opening a cupboard , brought forth several articles , which [he]195-barney hastily crammed into the pockets . ' Barkers for [me]209-toby , [Barney]195-barney , '[209-toby] said [Toby Crackit]209-toby . ' Here [they]6315-they are , '[195-barney] replied [Barney]195-barney , producing a pair of pistols . ' [You]161-sikes loaded [them]6315-they [yourself]161-sikes . '[195-barney] ' All right ! '[209-toby] replied [Toby]209-toby , stowing them away . ' [The persuaders]6316-the persuaders ? '[209-toby] ' [I]195-barney 've got 'em[195-barney] , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes . '[195-barney] Crape , keys , centre - bits , darkies - nothing forgotten ? ' inquired [Toby]209-toby : fastening a small crowbar to a loop inside the skirt of [his]209-toby coat . '[195-barney] All right , ' rejoined [[his]209-toby companion]4727-his companion . '[195-barney] Bring [them]2011-the two men bits of timber , [Barney]195-barney . That 's the time of day . ' With these words , [he]4727-his companion took a thick stick from [Barney]195-barney 's hands , who , having delivered another to [Toby]209-toby , busied [himself]209-toby in fastening on [Oliver]123-oliver 's cape . '[195-barney] Now then ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , holding out [his]161-sikes hand . [Oliver]123-oliver : [who was completely stupified by the unwonted exercise , and the air]6318-who was completely stupified by the unwonted exercise , and the air , and the drink which had been forced upon [him]123-oliver : put [his]123-oliver hand mechanically into that which [Sikes]161-sikes extended for the purpose . '[209-toby] Take [his]2018-his other hand , [Toby]209-toby , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[209-toby] Look out , [Barney]195-barney . ' [The man]4928-the man went to the door , and returned to announce that all was quiet . [The two robbers]6320-the two robbers issued forth with [Oliver]123-oliver between [them]6320-the two robbers . [Barney]195-barney , having made all fast , rolled [himself]195-barney up as before , and was soon asleep again . It was now intensely dark . The fog was much heavier than it had been in the early part of the night ; and the atmosphere was so damp , that , although no rain fell , [Oliver]123-oliver 's hair and eyebrows , within a few minutes after leaving [the house]4595-the house , had become stiff with the half - frozen moisture that was floating about . [They]2021-they crossed [the bridge]1985-the bridge , and kept on towards the lights which [he]195-barney had seen before . [They]2021-they were at no great distance off ; and , as [they]2021-they walked pretty briskly , [they]2021-they soon arrived at [Chertsey]42-chertsey . '[195-barney] Slap through [the town]4898-the town , ' whispered [Sikes]161-sikes ; '[195-barney] there 'll be [nobody]354-nobody in the way , to - night , to see [us]2021-they . ' [Toby]209-toby acquiesced ; and [they]2021-they hurried through [the main street of [the little town]6324-the little town]6323-the main street of the little town , which at that late hour was wholly deserted . A dim light shone at intervals from some bed - room window ; and the hoarse barking of dogs occasionally broke the silence of the night . But there was [nobody abroad]6325-nobody abroad . [They]2021-they had cleared [the town]4898-the town , as the church - bell struck two . Quickening [their]2021-they pace , [they]2021-they turned up [a road]6327-a road upon the left hand . After walking about a quarter of a mile , [they]2021-they stopped before [a detached house]6328-a detached house surrounded by a wall : to the top of which , [Toby Crackit]209-toby , scarcely pausing to take breath , climbed in a twinkling . '[437-the boy] [The boy]437-the boy next , ' said [Toby]209-toby . '[437-the boy] Hoist [him]437-the boy up ; [I]0-i 'll catch hold of [him]437-the boy . ' Before [Oliver]123-oliver had time to look round , [Sikes]161-sikes had caught [him]123-oliver under the arms ; and in three or four seconds [he]123-oliver and [Toby]209-toby were lying on the grass on the other side . [Sikes]161-sikes followed directly . And [they]2021-they stole cautiously towards [the house]4595-the house . And now , for the first time , [Oliver]123-oliver , well - nigh mad with grief and terror , saw that housebreaking and robbery , if not murder , were the objects of the expedition . [He]123-oliver clasped [his]123-oliver hands together , and involuntarily uttered a subdued exclamation of horror . A mist came before [his]123-oliver eyes ; the cold sweat stood upon [his]123-oliver ashy face ; [his]123-oliver limbs failed [him]123-oliver ; and [he]123-oliver sank upon [his]123-oliver knees . '[0-i] Get up ! ' murmured [Sikes]161-sikes , trembling with rage , and drawing the pistol from [his]0-i pocket ; '[0-i] Get up , or [I]0-i 'll strew [your]2023-your brains upon the grass . ' '[0-i] Oh ! for [God]167-god 's sake let [me]0-i go ! ' cried [Oliver]123-oliver ; '[167-god] let [me]0-i run away and die in [the fields]936-the fields . [I]0-i will never come near [London]3-london ; never , never ! Oh ! pray have mercy on [me]0-i , and do not make [me]0-i steal . For the love of [all the bright Angels that rest in Heaven]2025-all the bright angels that rest in heaven , have mercy upon [me]0-i ! ' [The man to whom this appeal was made]6330-the man to whom this appeal was made , swore a dreadful oath , and had cocked the pistol , when [Toby]209-toby , striking it from [his]209-toby grasp , placed [his]209-toby hand upon [the boy]437-the boy 's mouth , and dragged [him]437-the boy to [the house]4595-the house . '[161-sikes] Hush ! ' cried [the man]4928-the man ; '[161-sikes] it wo n't answer here . Say another word , and [I]0-i 'll do [your]0-i business [myself]0-i with a crack on the head . That makes no noise , and is quite as certain , and more genteel . Here , [Bill]161-sikes , wrench the shutter open . [He]2026-he 's game enough now , [I]0-i 'll engage . [I]0-i 've seen [older hands of [his]2026-he age]2027-older hands of his age took the same way , for a minute or two , on a cold night . ' [Sikes]161-sikes , invoking terrific imprecations upon [Fagin]174-fagin 's head for sending [Oliver]123-oliver on such an errand , plied the crowbar vigorously , but with little noise . After some delay , and some assistance from [Toby]209-toby , the shutter to which [he]0-i had referred , swung open on its hinges . It was a little lattice window , about five feet and a half above the ground , at the back of [the house]4595-the house : which belonged to [a scullery]6335-a scullery , or small brewing - place , at the end of [the passage]5150-the passage . The aperture was so small , that [the inmates]6337-the inmates had probably not thought it worth while to defend [it]6338-it more securely ; but [it]6338-it was large enough to admit [a boy of [Oliver]123-oliver]6339-a boy of oliver 's size , nevertheless . A very brief exercise of [Mr. Sike]220-mr. sike 's art , sufficed to overcome the fastening of the lattice ; and it soon stood wide open also . '[2027-older hands of his age] Now listen , [[you]2028-you young limb]2029-you young limb , ' whispered [Sikes]161-sikes , drawing a dark lantern from [his]161-sikes pocket , and throwing the glare full on [Oliver]123-oliver 's face ; '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm a going to put [you]2028-you through [there]4617-there . Take this light ; go softly up the steps straight afore [you]2028-you , and along [the little hall]6341-the little hall , to [the street]353-the street door ; unfasten it , and let [us]6343-us in . '[2027-older hands of his age] ' There 's a bolt at the top , [you]2028-you wo n't be able to reach , '[209-toby] interposed [Toby]209-toby . ' Stand upon one of [the hall]536-the hall chairs . There are three there , [Bill]161-sikes , with a jolly large blue unicorn and gold pitchfork on 'em[209-toby] : which is [the old lady]5061-the old lady 's arms . ' '[209-toby] Keep quiet , ca n't [you]2028-you ? ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes , with a threatening look . '[209-toby] [The room]432-the room - door is open , is it ? ' '[195-barney] Wide , ' replied [Toby]209-toby , after peeping in to satisfy [himself]209-toby . '[195-barney] The game of that is , that [they]2032-they always leave it open with a catch , so that the dog , who 's got a bed in [here]351-here , may walk up and down [the passage]5150-the passage when [he]2035-he feels wakeful . Ha ! ha ! [Barney]195-barney ' ticed [him]2035-he away to - night . So neat ! '[195-barney] Although [Mr. Crackit]209-toby spoke in a scarcely audible whisper , and laughed without noise , [Sikes]161-sikes imperiously commanded [him]209-toby to be silent , and to get to work . [Toby]209-toby complied , by first producing [his]209-toby lantern , and placing it on the ground ; then by planting [himself]209-toby firmly with [his]209-toby head against the wall beneath the window , and [his]209-toby hands upon [his]209-toby knees , so as to make a step of [his]209-toby back . This was no sooner done , than [Sikes]161-sikes , mounting upon [him]209-toby , put [Oliver]123-oliver gently through the window with [his]123-oliver feet first ; and , without leaving hold of [his]123-oliver collar , planted [him]123-oliver safely on the floor inside . ' Take this lantern , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , looking into [the room]432-the room . ' [You]123-oliver see the stairs afore [you]123-oliver ? '[161-sikes] [Oliver]123-oliver , more dead than alive , gasped out , ' Yes . '[161-sikes] [Sikes]161-sikes , pointing to the street - door with the pistol - barrel , briefly advised [him]209-toby to take notice that [he]209-toby was within shot all the way ; and that if [he]209-toby faltered , [he]209-toby would fall dead that instant . ' It 's done in a minute , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , in the same low whisper . ' Directly [I]161-sikes leave go of [you]209-toby , do [your]209-toby work . Hark ! '[161-sikes] ' What 's that ? '[2037-the other man] whispered [the other man]2037-the other man . [They]2038-they listened intently . ' Nothing , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , releasing [his]161-sikes hold of [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Now ! '[161-sikes] In the short time [he]209-toby had had to collect [his]209-toby senses , [the boy]437-the boy had firmly resolved that , whether [he]209-toby died in the attempt or not , [he]209-toby would make one effort to dart [upstairs]4598-upstairs from [the hall]536-the hall , and alarm [the family]4874-the family . Filled with this idea , [he]209-toby advanced at once , but stealthily . ' Come back ! '[161-sikes] suddenly cried [Sikes]161-sikes aloud . ' Back ! back ! '[161-sikes] Scared by the sudden breaking of the dead stillness of [the place]4925-the place , and by a loud cry which followed it , [Oliver]123-oliver let [his]123-oliver lantern fall , and knew not whether to advance or fly . The cry was repeated - a light appeared - a vision of [two terrified half - dressed men at the top of the stairs]2044-two terrified half - dressed men at the top of the stairs swam before [his]123-oliver eyes - a flash - a loud noise - a smoke - a crash somewhere , but where [he]123-oliver knew not , - and [he]123-oliver staggered back . [Sikes]161-sikes had disappeared for an instant ; but [he]161-sikes was up again , and had [him]123-oliver by the collar before the smoke had cleared away . [He]161-sikes fired [his]161-sikes own pistol after [the men , who were already retreating]2045-the men , who were already retreating ; and dragged [the boy]437-the boy up . ' Clasp [your]123-oliver arm tighter , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , as [he]161-sikes drew [him]123-oliver through the window . ' Give [me]161-sikes a shawl here . [They]2045-the men , who were already retreating 've hit [him]123-oliver . Quick ! How [the boy]437-the boy bleeds ! '[161-sikes] Then came the loud ringing of a bell , mingled with the noise of fire - arms , and the shouts of [men]416-men , and the sensation of being carried over uneven ground at a rapid pace . And then , the noises grew confused in the distance ; and a cold deadly feeling crept over [the boy]437-the boy 's heart ; and [he]437-the boy saw or heard no more . CHAPTER XXIII WHICH CONTAINS THE SUBSTANCE OF A PLEASANT CONVERSATION BETWEEN [MR . BUMBLE]130-mr. bumble AND [A LADY]305-a lady ; AND SHOWS THAT EVEN A BEADLE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE ON SOME POINTS The night was bitter cold . The snow lay on the ground , frozen into a hard thick crust , so that only the heaps that had drifted into byways and corners were affected by the sharp wind that howled abroad : which , as if expending increased fury on such prey as it found , caught it savagely up in clouds , and , whirling it into a thousand misty eddies , scattered it in air . Bleak , dark , and piercing cold , it was a night for [the well - housed and fed]2050-the well - housed and fed to draw round the bright fire and thank [God]167-god [they]2050-the well - housed and fed were at [home]4804-home ; and for [the homeless , starving wretch]2052-the homeless , starving wretch to lay [him]2052-the homeless , starving wretch down and die . [Many hunger - worn outcasts]2053-many hunger - worn outcasts close [their]2053-many hunger - worn outcasts eyes in [[our]2054-our bare streets]2055-our bare streets , at such times , who , let [their]2053-many hunger - worn outcasts crimes have been what [they]2053-many hunger - worn outcasts may , can hardly open them in a more bitter world . Such was the aspect of out - of - doors affairs , when [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , [the matron of the workhouse to which [[our]2054-our readers]2057-our readers have been already introduced as [the birthplace of [Oliver Twist]123-oliver]2058-the birthplace of oliver twist]2056-the matron of the workhouse to which our readers have been already introduced as the birthplace of oliver twist , sat [herself]221-mrs. corney down before a cheerful fire in [[her]221-mrs. corney [own little room]2060-own little room]2059-her own little room , and glanced , with no small degree of complacency , at a small round table : on which stood a tray of corresponding size , furnished with all necessary materials for the most grateful meal that [matrons]2061-matrons enjoy . In fact , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney was about to solace [herself]221-mrs. corney with a cup of tea . As [she]221-mrs. corney glanced from the table to the fireplace , where the smallest of all possible kettles was singing a small song in a small voice , [her]221-mrs. corney inward satisfaction evidently increased , - so much so , indeed , that [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney smiled . ' Well ! '[2062-the matron] said [the matron]2062-the matron , leaning [her]2062-the matron elbow on the table , and looking reflectively at the fire ; ' [I]2062-the matron 'm[2062-the matron] sure [we]2054-our have all on [us]2054-our a great deal to be grateful for ! A great deal , if [we]2054-our did but know it . Ah ! ' [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney shook [her]221-mrs. corney head mournfully , as if deploring the mental blindness of [those paupers who did not know it]6346-those paupers who did not know it ; and thrusting a silver spoon private property into the inmost recesses of [a two - ounce tin tea - caddy]6347-a two - ounce tin tea - caddy , proceeded to make the tea . How slight a thing will disturb the equanimity of [our]2054-our frail minds ! The black teapot , being very small and easily filled , ran over while [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney was moralising ; and the water slightly scalded [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney 's hand . '[2062-the matron] Drat the pot ! ' said [the worthy matron]6348-the worthy matron , setting it down very hastily on the hob ; '[2062-the matron] a little stupid thing , that only holds a couple of cups ! What use is it of , to [anybody]435-anybody ! Except , ' said [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , pausing , '[435-anybody] except to [a poor desolate creature like [me]0-i]2064-a poor desolate creature like me . Oh dear ! ' With these words , [the matron]2062-the matron dropped into [her]2062-the matron chair , and , once more resting [her]2062-the matron elbow on the table , thought of [her]2062-the matron solitary fate . The small teapot , and the single cup , had awakened in [her]2062-the matron mind sad recollections of [Mr. Corney who had not]222-mr. corney who had not [been dead more than five - and - twenty years]6350-been dead more than five - and - twenty years ; and [she]2062-the matron was overpowered . '[0-i] [I]0-i shall never get another ! ' said [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , pettishly ; '[2065-him] [I]0-i shall never get another - like [him]2065-him . ' Whether this remark bore reference to [the husband]4881-the husband , or the teapot , is uncertain . It might have been the latter ; for [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney looked at it as [she]221-mrs. corney spoke ; and took it up afterwards . [She]221-mrs. corney had just tasted [her]221-mrs. corney first cup , when [she]221-mrs. corney was disturbed by a soft tap at the room - door . '[2065-him] Oh , come in with [you]0-i ! ' said [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , sharply . '[2065-him] [Some of [the old women]2067-the old women]2066-some of the old women dying , [I]0-i suppose . [They]2066-some of the old women always die when [I]0-i 'm at meals . Do n't stand there , letting the cold air in , do n't . What 's amiss now , eh ? '[2065-him] ' Nothing , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , nothing , '[469-a man] replied [a man]469-a man 's voice . ' Dear [me]2062-the matron ! '[2062-the matron] exclaimed [the matron]2062-the matron , in a much sweeter tone , ' is that [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? '[2062-the matron] ' At [your]4974-ma'am service , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , who had been stopping outside to rub [his]130-mr. bumble shoes clean , and to shake the snow off [his]130-mr. bumble coat ; and who now made [his]130-mr. bumble appearance , bearing the cocked hat in one hand and a bundle in the other . ' Shall [I]679-the lady shut the door , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? '[679-the lady] [The lady]679-the lady modestly hesitated to reply , lest there should be any impropriety in holding an interview with [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with closed doors . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble taking advantage of the hesitation , and being very cold [himself]130-mr. bumble , shut it without permission . ' Hard weather , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , '[2062-the matron] said [the matron]2062-the matron . ' Hard , indeed , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[389-the beadle] replied [the beadle]389-the beadle . ' Anti - porochial weather this , [ma'am]4974-ma'am . [We]6357-we have given away , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , [we]6357-we have given away a matter of twenty quartern loaves and a cheese and a half , this very blessed afternoon ; and yet [them paupers]6358-them paupers are not contented . '[389-the beadle] ' Of course not . When would [they]6358-them paupers be , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? '[2062-the matron] said [the matron]2062-the matron , sipping [her]2062-the matron tea . ' When , indeed , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ! '[130-mr. bumble] rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' Why here 's [one man that , in consideration of [[his]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family wife]4864-his wife and [large family]6362-large family]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family , has a quartern loaf and a good pound of cheese , full weight . Is [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family grateful , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? Is [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family grateful ? Not a copper farthing 's worth of it ! What does [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family do , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , but ask for a few coals ; if it 's only a pocket handkerchief full , [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family says ! Coals ! What would [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family do with coals ? Toast [his]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family cheese with 'em[130-mr. bumble] and then come back for more . That 's the way with [these people]2074-these people , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ; give ['em]6365-'em a apron full of coals to - day , and [they]2074-these people 'll come back for another , the day after to - morrow , as brazen as alabaster . '[2062-the matron] [The matron]2062-the matron expressed [her]2062-the matron entire concurrence in this intelligible simile ; and the beadle went on . ' [I]130-mr. bumble never , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' see anything like the pitch it 's got to . The day afore yesterday , [a man]469-a man - [you]4974-ma'am have been [a married woman]6367-a married woman , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , and [I]130-mr. bumble may mention it to [you]4974-ma'am - [a man , with hardly a rag upon [his]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family back]6369-a man , with hardly a rag upon his back here [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney looked at the floor , goes to [[our]6370-our overseer]6371-our overseer 's door when [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family has got [company]1305-company coming to dinner ; and says , [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family must be relieved , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . As [he]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family would n't go away , and shocked [the company]1053-the company very much , [[our]6370-our overseer]6371-our overseer sent [him]6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family out a pound of potatoes and half a pint of oatmeal . " [My]130-mr. bumble heart ! " says [the ungrateful villain]6375-the ungrateful villain , " what 's the use of this to [me]130-mr. bumble ? [You]2077-you might as well give [me]130-mr. bumble a pair of iron spectacles ! " " Very good , " says [[our]6370-our overseer]6371-our overseer , taking 'em[130-mr. bumble] away again , " [you]2077-you wo n't get anything else here . " " Then [I]0-i 'll die in [the streets]758-the streets ! " says [the vagrant]2079-the vagrant . " Oh no , [you]2077-you wo n't , " says [[our]2080-our overseer]6371-our overseer . ' '[6371-our overseer] Ha ! ha ! That was very good ! So like [Mr. Grannett]223-mr. grannett , was n't it ? ' interposed [the matron]2062-the matron . '[223-mr. grannett] Well , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? ' '[130-mr. bumble] Well , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' rejoined [the beadle]389-the beadle , '[223-mr. grannett] [he]223-mr. grannett went away ; and [he]223-mr. grannett did die in [the streets]758-the streets . There 's [a obstinate pauper]2084-a obstinate pauper for [you]130-mr. bumble ! ' '[2084-a obstinate pauper] It beats anything [I]0-i could have believed , ' observed [the matron]2062-the matron emphatically . '[2084-a obstinate pauper] But do n't [you]130-mr. bumble think out - of - door relief a very bad thing , any way , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? [You]130-mr. bumble 're [a gentleman of experience]6380-a gentleman of experience , and ought to know . Come . '[389-the beadle] ' [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle , smiling as [men smile who are conscious of superior information]2086-men smile who are conscious of superior information , ' out - of - door relief , properly managed : properly managed , [ma'am]4974-ma'am : is the porochial safeguard . The great principle of out - of - door relief is , to give [the paupers]4635-the paupers exactly what [they]4635-the paupers do n't want ; and then [they]4635-the paupers get tired of coming . '[389-the beadle] ' Dear [me]221-mrs. corney ! '[221-mrs. corney] exclaimed [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . ' Well , that is a good one , too ! '[221-mrs. corney] ' Yes . Betwixt [you]4974-ma'am and [me]130-mr. bumble , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] returned [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' that 's the great principle ; and that 's the reason why , if [you]4974-ma'am look at any cases that get into them owdacious newspapers , [you]4974-ma'am 'll always observe that [sick families]6384-sick families have been relieved with slices of cheese . That 's the rule now , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , all over [the country]5109-the country . But , however , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle , stopping to unpack [his]389-the beadle bundle , ' these are official secrets , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ; not to be spoken of ; except , as [I]389-the beadle may say , among [the porochial officers]6387-the porochial officers , such as [ourselves]6388-ourselves . This is the port wine , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , that [the board]393-the board ordered for [the infirmary]6391-the infirmary ; real , fresh , genuine port wine ; only out of the cask this forenoon ; clear as a bell , and no sediment ! '[389-the beadle] Having held the first bottle up to the light , and shaken it well to test its excellence , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble placed [them]2088-them both on top of a chest of drawers ; folded the handkerchief in which they had been wrapped ; put it carefully in [his]130-mr. bumble pocket ; and took up [his]130-mr. bumble hat , as if to go . ' [You]130-mr. bumble 'll have a very cold walk , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , '[2062-the matron] said [the matron]2062-the matron . ' It blows , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , turning up [his]130-mr. bumble coat - collar , ' enough to cut [one]622-one 's ears off . '[130-mr. bumble] [The matron]2062-the matron looked , from the little kettle , to the beadle , who was moving towards the door ; and as [the beadle]389-the beadle coughed , preparatory to bidding [her]2062-the matron good - night , bashfully inquired whether - whether [he]389-the beadle would n't take a cup of tea ? [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble instantaneously turned back [his]130-mr. bumble collar again ; laid [his]130-mr. bumble hat and stick upon a chair ; and drew another chair up to the table . As [he]130-mr. bumble slowly seated [himself]130-mr. bumble , [he]130-mr. bumble looked at [the lady]679-the lady . [She]679-the lady fixed [her]679-the lady eyes upon the little teapot . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble coughed again , and slightly smiled . [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney rose to get another cup and saucer from [the closet]2093-the closet . As [she]221-mrs. corney sat down , [her]221-mrs. corney eyes once again encountered those of [the gallant beadle]2094-the gallant beadle ; [she]221-mrs. corney coloured , and applied [herself]221-mrs. corney to the task of making [his]2094-the gallant beadle tea . Again [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble coughed - louder this time than [he]130-mr. bumble had coughed yet . ' Sweet ? [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? '[2062-the matron] inquired [the matron]2062-the matron , taking up the sugar - basin . ' Very sweet , indeed , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . [He]130-mr. bumble fixed [his]130-mr. bumble eyes on [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney as [he]130-mr. bumble said this ; and if ever [a beadle]445-a beadle looked tender , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was [that beadle]1628-that beadle at that moment . The tea was made , and handed in silence . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , having spread a handkerchief over [his]130-mr. bumble knees to prevent the crumbs from sullying the splendour of [his]130-mr. bumble shorts , began to eat and drink ; varying these amusements , occasionally , by fetching a deep sigh ; which , however , had no injurious effect upon [his]130-mr. bumble appetite , but , on the contrary , rather seemed to facilitate [his]130-mr. bumble operations in the tea and toast department . ' [You]4974-ma'am have a cat , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , [I]130-mr. bumble see , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , glancing at [one who , in the centre of [[her]221-mrs. corney family]2099-her family]2098-one who , in the centre of her family , was basking before the fire ; ' and kittens too , [I]130-mr. bumble declare ! '[130-mr. bumble] ' [I]2062-the matron am so fond of them , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [you]130-mr. bumble ca n't think , '[2062-the matron] replied [the matron]2062-the matron . ' [They]2101-they 're[2062-the matron] so happy , so frolicsome , and so cheerful , that [they]2101-they are quite companions for [me]0-i . ' '[2101-they] Very nice animals , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , approvingly ; '[4974-ma'am] so very domestic . ' '[2062-the matron] Oh , yes ! ' rejoined [the matron]2062-the matron with enthusiasm ; '[2062-the matron] so fond of [[their]2101-they home]5512-their home too , that it 's quite a pleasure , [I]0-i 'm sure . '[0-i] ' [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , slowly , and marking the time with [his]130-mr. bumble teaspoon , ' [I]130-mr. bumble mean to say this , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ; that any cat , or kitten , that could live with [you]4974-ma'am , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , and not be fond of [its]6400-its home , must be a ass , [ma'am]4974-ma'am . '[130-mr. bumble] ' Oh , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! '[221-mrs. corney] remonstrated [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . ' It 's of no use disguising facts , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , slowly flourishing the teaspoon with a kind of amorous dignity which made [him]130-mr. bumble doubly impressive ; ' [I]130-mr. bumble would drown it [myself]130-mr. bumble , with pleasure . '[130-mr. bumble] ' Then [you]130-mr. bumble 're[130-mr. bumble] [a cruel man]2104-a cruel man , ' said [the matron]2062-the matron vivaciously , as [she]2062-the matron held out [her]2062-the matron hand for the beadle 's cup ; '[2104-a cruel man] and [a very hard - hearted man]2105-a very hard - hearted man besides . ' '[2105-a very hard - hearted man] Hard - hearted , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[2105-a very hard - hearted man] Hard ? ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble resigned [his]130-mr. bumble cup without another word ; squeezed [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney 's little finger as [she]221-mrs. corney took it ; and inflicting two open - handed slaps upon [his]130-mr. bumble laced waistcoat , gave a mighty sigh , and hitched [his]130-mr. bumble chair a very little morsel farther from the fire . It was a round table ; and as [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney and [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had been sitting opposite each other , with no great space between [them]6404-them , and fronting the fire , it will be seen that [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in receding from the fire , and still keeping at the table , increased the distance between [himself]130-mr. bumble and [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney ; which proceeding , [some prudent readers]6405-some prudent readers will doubtless be disposed to admire , and to consider an act of great heroism on [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's part : [he]130-mr. bumble being in some sort tempted by time , place , and opportunity , to give utterance to certain soft nothings , which however well they may become the lips of the light and thoughtless , do seem immeasurably beneath the dignity of [judges of [the land]6407-the land]6406-judges of the land , [members of parliament]6408-members of parliament , [ministers of state]6409-ministers of state , [lord mayors]6410-lord mayors , and [other great public functionaries]6411-other great public functionaries , but more particularly beneath the stateliness and gravity of [a beadle]445-a beadle : who as is well known should be the sternest and most inflexible among [them]6413-them all . Whatever were [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's intentions , however and no doubt they were of the best : it unfortunately happened , as has been twice before remarked , that the table was a round one ; consequently [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , moving [his]130-mr. bumble chair by little and little , soon began to diminish the distance between [himself]130-mr. bumble and [the matron]2062-the matron ; and , continuing to travel round the outer edge of the circle , brought [his]130-mr. bumble chair , in time , close to that in which [the matron]2062-the matron was seated . Indeed , the two chairs touched ; and when [they]6416-they did so , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble stopped . Now , if [the matron]2062-the matron had moved [her]2062-the matron chair to the right , [she]2062-the matron would have been scorched by the fire ; and if to the left , [she]2062-the matron must have fallen into [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's arms ; so being [a discreet matron]6418-a discreet matron , and no doubt foreseeing these consequences at a glance [she]2062-the matron remained where [she]2062-the matron was , and handed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble another cup of tea . '[221-mrs. corney] Hard - hearted , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , stirring [his]130-mr. bumble tea , and looking up into [the matron]2062-the matron 's face ; '[221-mrs. corney] are [you]221-mrs. corney hard - hearted , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney ? ' '[221-mrs. corney] Dear [me]0-i ! ' exclaimed [the matron]2062-the matron , '[221-mrs. corney] what a very curious question from [a single man]2107-a single man . What can [you]221-mrs. corney want to know for , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ? ' [The beadle]389-the beadle drank [his]389-the beadle tea to the last drop ; finished a piece of toast ; whisked the crumbs off [his]389-the beadle knees ; wiped [his]389-the beadle lips ; and deliberately kissed [the matron]2062-the matron . '[130-mr. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! ' cried [that discreet lady]6423-that discreet lady in a whisper ; for the fright was so great , that [she]6423-that discreet lady had quite lost [her]6423-that discreet lady voice , '[130-mr. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [I]0-i shall scream ! ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble made no reply ; but in a slow and dignified manner , put [his]130-mr. bumble arm round [the matron]2062-the matron 's waist . As [the lady]679-the lady had stated [her]679-the lady intention of screaming , of course [she]679-the lady would have screamed at this additional boldness , but that the exertion was rendered unnecessary by a hasty knocking at the door : which was no sooner heard , than [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble darted , with much agility , to the wine bottles , and began dusting them with great violence : while [the matron]2062-the matron sharply demanded who was [there]4617-there . It is worthy of remark , as a curious physical instance of the efficacy of a sudden surprise in counteracting the effects of extreme fear , that [her]679-the lady voice had quite recovered all its official asperity . '[0-i] If [you]130-mr. bumble please , [mistress]2108-mistress , ' said [a withered old female pauper]6428-a withered old female pauper , hideously ugly : putting [her]6428-a withered old female pauper head in at the door , '[130-mr. bumble] [Old Sally]224-old sally is a - going fast . ' '[224-old sally] Well , what 's that to [me]0-i ? ' angrily demanded [the matron]2062-the matron . '[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't keep [her]224-old sally alive , can [I]0-i ? ' '[0-i] No , no , [mistress]2108-mistress , ' replied [the old woman]4576-the old woman , '[354-nobody] [nobody]354-nobody can ; [she]224-old sally 's far beyond the reach of help . [I]0-i 've seen [a many people]2111-a many people die ; [little babes]2112-little babes and [great strong men]2113-great strong men ; and [I]0-i know when death 's a - coming , well enough . But [she]224-old sally 's troubled in [her]224-old sally mind : and when the fits are not on [her]224-old sally , - and that 's not often , for [she]224-old sally is dying very hard , - [she]224-old sally says [she]224-old sally has got something to tell , which [you]2108-mistress must hear . [She]224-old sally 'll never die quiet till [you]2108-mistress come , [mistress]2108-mistress . ' At this intelligence , [the worthy Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney muttered a variety of invectives against [old women who could n't even die without purposely annoying [their]6431-old women who could n't even die without purposely annoying their betters betters]6431-old women who could n't even die without purposely annoying their betters ; and , muffling [herself]224-old sally in a thick shawl which [she]224-old sally hastily caught up , briefly requested [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble to stay till [she]224-old sally came back , lest anything particular should occur . Bidding [the messenger]6432-the messenger walk fast , and not be all night hobbling up the stairs , [she]224-old sally followed [her]224-old sally from [the room]432-the room with a very ill grace , scolding all the way . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's conduct on being left to [himself]130-mr. bumble , was rather inexplicable . [He]130-mr. bumble opened the closet , counted the teaspoons , weighed the sugar - tongs , closely inspected a silver milk - pot to ascertain that it was of the genuine metal , and , having satisfied [his]130-mr. bumble curiosity on these points , put on [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat corner - wise , and danced with much gravity four distinct times round the table . Having gone through this very extraordinary performance , [he]130-mr. bumble took off the cocked hat again , and , spreading [himself]130-mr. bumble before the fire with [his]130-mr. bumble back towards it , seemed to be mentally engaged in taking an exact inventory of the furniture . CHAPTER XXIV TREATS ON A VERY POOR SUBJECT . BUT IS A SHORT ONE , AND MAY BE FOUND OF IMPORTANCE IN THIS HISTORY It was [no unfit messenger of death]6434-no unfit messenger of death , who had disturbed the quiet of [[the matron]2062-the matron 's room]6436-the matron 's room . [Her]2062-the matron body was bent by age ; [her]2062-the matron limbs trembled with palsy ; [her]2062-the matron face , distorted into a mumbling leer , resembled more the grotesque shaping of some wild pencil , than the work of [Nature]136-nature 's hand . Alas ! How few of [Nature]136-nature 's faces are left alone to gladden [us]6437-us with [their]6438-their beauty ! The cares , and sorrows , and hungerings , of [the world]4589-the world , change them as [they]6438-their change hearts ; and it is only when those passions sleep , and have lost [their]6438-their hold for ever , that the troubled clouds pass off , and leave Heaven 's surface clear . It is a common thing for [the countenances of the dead]6440-the countenances of the dead , even in that fixed and rigid state , to subside into the long - forgotten expression of sleeping infancy , and settle into the very look of early life ; so calm , so peaceful , do [they]6438-their grow again , that [those who knew [them]6438-their in [their]6441-those who knew them in their happy childhood happy childhood]6441-those who knew them in their happy childhood , kneel by the coffin 's side in awe , and see [the Angel even upon earth]6442-the angel even upon earth . [The old crone]6443-the old crone tottered along [the passages]6444-the passages , and up [the stairs]6216-the stairs , muttering some indistinct answers to the chidings of [[her]6443-the old crone companion]6446-her companion ; being at length compelled to pause for breath , [she]6443-the old crone gave the light into [her]6443-the old crone hand , and remained behind to follow as [she]6443-the old crone might : while [the more nimble superior]6447-the more nimble superior made [her]6443-the old crone way to [the room where [the sick woman]6449-the sick woman lay]6448-the room where the sick woman lay . [It]6448-the room where the sick woman lay was [a bare garret - room]6450-a bare garret - room , with a dim light burning at the farther end . There was [another old woman watching by the bed]6451-another old woman watching by the bed ; [[the parish apothecary]6452-the parish apothecary 's apprentice]6453-the parish apothecary 's apprentice was standing by the fire , making a toothpick out of a quill . '[224-old sally] Cold night , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , ' said [this young gentleman]6454-this young gentleman , as [the matron]2062-the matron entered . '[221-mrs. corney] Very cold , indeed , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [the mistress]6456-the mistress , in [her]6456-the mistress most civil tones , and dropping a curtsey as [she]6456-the mistress spoke . '[221-mrs. corney] [You]4564-sir should get better coals out of [your]4564-sir contractors , ' said [[the apothecary]6457-the apothecary 's deputy]6458-the apothecary 's deputy , breaking a lump on the top of the fire with the rusty poker ; '[221-mrs. corney] these are not at all the sort of thing for a cold night . ' '[2116-they] [They]2116-they 're [the board]393-the board 's choosing , [sir]4564-sir , '[2062-the matron] returned [the matron]2062-the matron . ' The least [they]2116-they could do , would be to keep [us]6461-us pretty warm : for [our]6461-us places are hard enough . '[2062-the matron] The conversation was here interrupted by a moan from [the sick woman]6449-the sick woman . ' Oh ! '[2119-the young mag] said [the young mag]2119-the young mag , turning [his]2119-the young mag face towards the bed , as if [he]2119-the young mag had previously quite forgotten [the patient]4567-the patient , ' it 's all U.P. there , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . '[2119-the young mag] ' It is , is it , [sir]4564-sir ? '[2062-the matron] asked [the matron]2062-the matron . ' If [she]6449-the sick woman lasts a couple of hours , [I]2123-the apothecary 's apprentice shall be surprised , '[2123-the apothecary 's apprentice] said [[the apothecary]6457-the apothecary 's apprentice]2123-the apothecary 's apprentice , intent upon the toothpick 's point . ' It 's a break - up of the system altogether . Is [she]6449-the sick woman dozing , [old lady]4949-old lady ? '[2124-the attendant] [The attendant]2124-the attendant stooped over the bed , to ascertain ; and nodded in the affirmative . ' Then perhaps [she]6449-the sick woman 'll go off in that way , if [you]2124-the attendant do n't make a row , '[1803-the young man] said [the young man]1803-the young man . ' Put the light on the floor . [She]6449-the sick woman wo n't see it there . '[1803-the young man] [The attendant]2124-the attendant did as [she]2124-the attendant was told : shaking [her]2124-the attendant head meanwhile , to intimate that [the woman]2127-the woman would not die so easily ; having done so , [she]2124-the attendant resumed [her]2124-the attendant seat by the side of [the other nurse , who had by this time returned]2128-the other nurse , who had by this time returned . [The mistress , with an expression of impatience]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience , wrapped [herself]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience in [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience shawl , and sat at the foot of the bed . [[The apothecary]6457-the apothecary 's apprentice]2123-the apothecary 's apprentice , having completed the manufacture of the toothpick , planted [himself]2123-the apothecary 's apprentice in front of the fire and made good use of it for ten minutes or so : when apparently growing rather dull , [he]2123-the apothecary 's apprentice wished [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney joy of [her]221-mrs. corney job , and took [himself]2123-the apothecary 's apprentice off on tiptoe . When [they]2132-they had sat in silence for some time , [the two old women]2133-the two old women rose from the bed , and crouching over the fire , held out [their]2133-the two old women withered hands to catch the heat . The flame threw a ghastly light on [their]2133-the two old women shrivelled faces , and made [their]2133-the two old women ugliness appear terrible , as , in this position , [they]2133-the two old women began to converse in a low voice . ' Did [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience say any more , [[Anny]225-anny dear]6464-anny dear , while [I]6432-the messenger was gone ? '[6432-the messenger] inquired [the messenger]6432-the messenger . ' Not a word , '[4696-the other] replied [the other]4696-the other . ' [She]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience plucked and tore at [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience arms for a little time ; but [I]4696-the other held [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience hands , and [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience soon dropped off . [She]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience has n't much strength in [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience , so [I]4696-the other easily kept [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience quiet . [I]4696-the other ai n't so weak for [an old woman]447-an old woman , although [I]4696-the other am on parish allowance ; no , no ! '[4696-the other] ' Did [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience drink the hot wine [the doctor]5019-the doctor said [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience was to have ? '[2136-the first] demanded [the first]2136-the first . ' [I]4696-the other tried to get it down , '[4696-the other] rejoined [the other]4696-the other . ' But [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience teeth were tight set , and [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience clenched the mug so hard that it was as much as [I]4696-the other could do to get it back again . So [I]4696-the other drank it ; and it did [me]4696-the other good ! '[4696-the other] Looking cautiously round , to ascertain that [they]2138-they were not overheard , [the two hags]2139-the two hags cowered nearer to the fire , and chuckled heartily . ' [I]2140-the first speaker mind the time , '[2140-the first speaker] said [the first speaker]2140-the first speaker , ' when [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience would have done the same , and made rare fun of it afterwards . '[2140-the first speaker] ' Ay , that [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience would , '[4696-the other] rejoined [the other]4696-the other ; ' [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience had a merry heart . '[4696-the other] [A many , many , beautiful corpses]2142-a many , many , beautiful corpses [she]2143-she laid out , as nice and neat as waxwork . [My]0-i old eyes have seen them - ay , and those old hands touched them too ; for [I]0-i have helped [her]2143-she , scores of times . ' Stretching forth [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience trembling fingers as [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience spoke , [the old creature]6467-the old creature shook them exultingly before [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience face , and fumbling in [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience pocket , brought out an old time - discoloured tin snuff - box , from which [she]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience shook a few grains into the outstretched palm of [[her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience companion]6446-her companion , and a few more into [her]2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience own . While [they]2145-us were thus employed , [the matron]2062-the matron , who had been impatiently watching until [the dying woman]6470-the dying woman should awaken from [her]6470-the dying woman stupor , joined [them]2145-us by the fire , and sharply asked how long [she]6470-the dying woman was to wait ? '[0-i] Not long , [mistress]2108-mistress , ' replied [the second woman]6471-the second woman , looking up into [her]2108-mistress face . '[2108-mistress] [We]2145-us have none of [us]2145-us long to wait for Death . Patience , patience ! [He]2146-she 'll be here soon enough for [us]2145-us all . ' '[2146-she] Hold [your]2108-mistress tongue , [[you]2108-mistress doting idiot]2147-you doting idiot ! ' said [the matron]2062-the matron sternly . '[2108-mistress] [You]2108-mistress , [Martha]226-martha , tell [me]0-i ; has [she]2146-she been in this way before ? ' '[2146-she] Often , ' answered [the first woman]6473-the first woman . '[2146-she] But will never be again , ' added [the second one]6474-the second one ; '[2108-mistress] that is , [she]2146-she 'll never wake again but once - and mind , [mistress]2108-mistress , that wo n't be for long ! ' '[2108-mistress] Long or short , ' said [the matron]2062-the matron , snappishly , '[2146-she] [she]2146-she wo n't find [me]0-i here when [she]2146-she does wake ; take care , both of [you]2149-you , how [you]2149-you worry [me]0-i again for nothing . It 's no part of [my]0-i duty to see [all the old women in [the house]4595-the house]2150-all the old women in the house die , and [I]0-i wo n't - that 's more . Mind that , [[you]2149-you impudent old harridans]2152-you impudent old harridans . If [you]2149-you make a fool of [me]0-i again , [I]0-i 'll soon cure [you]2149-you , [I]0-i warrant [you]2149-you ! ' [She]2146-she was bouncing away , when a cry from [the two women , who had turned towards the bed]6476-the two women , who had turned towards the bed , caused [her]2146-she to look round . [The patient]4567-the patient had raised [herself]4567-the patient upright , and was stretching [her]4567-the patient arms towards [them]6476-the two women , who had turned towards the bed . '[0-i] Who 's that ? ' [she]4567-the patient cried , in a hollow voice . '[0-i] Hush , hush ! ' said one of [the women]6104-the women , stooping over [her]4567-the patient . '[0-i] Lie down , lie down ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll never lie down again alive ! ' said [the woman]2127-the woman , struggling . '[0-i] [I]0-i will tell [her]2153-her ! Come here ! Nearer ! Let [me]0-i whisper in [your]2149-you ear . ' [She]2127-the woman clutched [the matron]2062-the matron by the arm , and forcing [her]2062-the matron into a chair by the bedside , was about to speak , when looking round , [she]2127-the woman caught sight of [the two old women]2133-the two old women bending forward in the attitude of [eager listeners]6482-eager listeners . '[0-i] Turn [them]2154-them away , ' said [the woman]2127-the woman , drowsily ; '[0-i] make haste ! make haste ! ' [The two old crones]6484-the two old crones , chiming in together , began pouring out many piteous lamentations that [the poor dear]6485-the poor dear was too far gone to know [[her]6485-the poor dear best friends]6486-her best friends ; and were uttering sundry protestations that [they]2154-them would never leave [her]6485-the poor dear , when [the superior]6487-the superior pushed [them]2154-them from [the room]432-the room , closed the door , and returned to the bedside . On being excluded , [the old ladies]2006-the old ladies changed [their]2006-the old ladies tone , and cried through the keyhole that [old Sally]224-old sally was drunk ; which , indeed , was not unlikely ; since , in addition to a moderate dose of opium prescribed by [the apothecary]6457-the apothecary , [she]224-old sally was labouring under the effects of a final taste of gin - and - water which had been privily administered , in the openness of [their]2006-the old ladies hearts , by [the worthy old ladies]6491-the worthy old ladies [themselves]6491-the worthy old ladies . '[0-i] Now listen to [me]0-i , ' said [the dying woman]6470-the dying woman aloud , as if making a great effort to revive one latent spark of energy . '[0-i] In [this very room]2155-this very room - in [this very bed]2156-this very bed - [I]0-i once nursed [a pretty young creetur]2157-a pretty young creetur ' , that was brought into [the house]4595-the house with [her]2157-a pretty young creetur feet cut and bruised with walking , and all soiled with dust and blood . [She]2157-a pretty young creetur gave birth to [a boy]4668-a boy , and died . Let [me]2158-the impatient auditor think - what was the year again ! '[2158-the impatient auditor] ' Never mind the year , '[2158-the impatient auditor] said [the impatient auditor]2158-the impatient auditor ; ' what about [her]2157-a pretty young creetur ? '[2158-the impatient auditor] ' Ay , '[6449-the sick woman] murmured [the sick woman]6449-the sick woman , relapsing into [her]6449-the sick woman former drowsy state , ' what about [her]2157-a pretty young creetur ? - what about - [I]6449-the sick woman know ! '[6449-the sick woman] [she]6449-the sick woman cried , jumping fiercely up : [her]6449-the sick woman face flushed , and [her]6449-the sick woman eyes starting from [her]6449-the sick woman head - ' [I]6449-the sick woman robbed [her]2157-a pretty young creetur , so [I]6449-the sick woman did ! [She]2157-a pretty young creetur was n't cold - [I]6449-the sick woman tell [you]2062-the matron [she]2157-a pretty young creetur was n't cold , when [I]6449-the sick woman stole it ! '[6449-the sick woman] ' Stole what , for God 's sake ? '[2062-the matron] cried [the matron]2062-the matron , with a gesture as if [she]2062-the matron would call for help . ' It ! '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman , laying [her]2127-the woman hand over [the other]4696-the other 's mouth . ' The only thing [she]2157-a pretty young creetur had . [She]2157-a pretty young creetur wanted clothes to keep [her]2157-a pretty young creetur warm , and food to eat ; but [she]2157-a pretty young creetur had kept it safe , and had it in [her]2157-a pretty young creetur bosom . It was gold , [I]2127-the woman tell [you]2062-the matron ! Rich gold , that might have saved [her]2157-a pretty young creetur life ! '[2127-the woman] ' Gold ! '[2062-the matron] echoed [the matron]2062-the matron , bending eagerly over [the woman]2127-the woman as [she]2127-the woman fell back . ' Go on , go on - yes - what of it ? Who was [the mother]6495-the mother ? When was it ? '[2062-the matron] ' [She]6495-the mother charge [me]2127-the woman to keep it safe , '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman with a groan , ' and trusted [me]2127-the woman as [the only woman about [her]6495-the mother]6496-the only woman about her . [I]2127-the woman stole it in [my]2127-the woman heart when [she]6495-the mother first showed it [me]2127-the woman hanging round [her]6495-the mother neck ; and [the child]321-the child 's death , perhaps , is on [me]2127-the woman besides ! [They]6498-they would have treated [him]321-the child better , if [they]6498-they had known it all ! '[2127-the woman] ' Known what ? '[4696-the other] asked [the other]4696-the other . ' Speak ! '[2127-the woman] ' [The boy]437-the boy grew so like [[his]437-the boy mother]427-his mother , '[2127-the woman] said [the woman]2127-the woman , rambling on , and not heeding the question , ' that [I]2127-the woman could never forget it when [I]2127-the woman saw [his]437-the boy face . [Poor girl]6501-poor girl ! [poor girl]6501-poor girl ! [She]6501-poor girl was so young , too ! [Such a gentle lamb]6503-such a gentle lamb ! Wait ; there 's more to tell . [I]2127-the woman have not told [you]2062-the matron all , have [I]2127-the woman ? '[2127-the woman] ' No , no , '[2062-the matron] replied [the matron]2062-the matron , inclining [her]2062-the matron head to catch the words , as they came more faintly from [the dying woman]6470-the dying woman . ' Be quick , or it may be too late ! '[2062-the matron] ' [The mother]6495-the mother , '[2127-the woman] said [the woman]2127-the woman , making a more violent effort than before ; ' [the mother]6495-the mother , when the pains of death first came upon [her]6495-the mother , whispered in [my]2127-the woman ear that if [[her]6495-the mother baby]6506-her baby was born alive , and thrived , the day might come when it would not feel so much disgraced to hear [[its]6506-her baby poor young mother]6507-its poor young mother named . " And oh , [kind Heaven]227-heaven ! " [she]6470-the dying woman said , folding [her]6470-the dying woman thin hands together , " whether it be [boy]4619-boy or [girl]6509-girl , raise up some friends for it in [this troubled world]6510-this troubled world , and take pity upon [a lonely desolate child]6511-a lonely desolate child , abandoned to its mercy ! " '[2127-the woman] ' [The boy]437-the boy 's name ? '[2062-the matron] demanded [the matron]2062-the matron . ' [They]6513-they called [him]437-the boy [Oliver]123-oliver , '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman , feebly . ' The gold [I]2127-the woman stole was - '[2127-the woman] ' Yes , yes - what ? '[2173-she] cried the other . [She]2173-she was bending eagerly over [the woman]2127-the woman to hear [her]2127-the woman reply ; but drew back , instinctively , as [she]2173-she once again rose , slowly and stiffly , into a sitting posture ; then , clutching the coverlid with both hands , muttered some indistinct sounds in [her]2173-she throat , and fell lifeless on the bed . ' Stone dead ! '[2175-one of the old women] said [one of [the old women]2067-the old women]2175-one of the old women , hurrying in as soon as the door was opened . ' And nothing to tell , after all , '[2062-the matron] rejoined [the matron]2062-the matron , walking carelessly away . [The two crones]2178-the two crones , to all appearance , too busily occupied in the preparations for [their]2178-the two crones dreadful duties to make any reply , were left alone , hovering about the body . CHAPTER XXV WHEREIN THIS HISTORY REVERTS TO [MR . FAGIN]174-fagin AND COMPANY While these things were passing in [the country workhouse]2179-the country workhouse , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin sat in [the old den]2180-the old den - the same from which [Oliver]123-oliver had been removed by [the girl]5742-the girl - brooding over a dull , smoky fire . [He]174-fagin held a pair of bellows upon [his]174-fagin knee , with which [he]174-fagin had apparently been endeavouring to rouse it into more cheerful action ; but [he]174-fagin had fallen into deep thought ; and with [his]174-fagin arms folded on them , and [his]174-fagin chin resting on [his]174-fagin thumbs , fixed [his]174-fagin eyes , abstractedly , on the rusty bars . At a table behind [him]174-fagin sat [the Artful Dodger]989-the artful dodger , [Master Charles Bates]179-master bates , and [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling : all intent upon a game of whist ; the Artful taking dummy against [Master Bates]179-master bates and [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling . The countenance of [the first - named gentleman]2183-the first - named gentleman , peculiarly intelligent at all times , acquired great additional interest from [his]174-fagin close observance of the game , and [his]174-fagin attentive perusal of [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling 's hand ; upon which , from time to time , as occasion served , [he]174-fagin bestowed a variety of earnest glances : wisely regulating [his]174-fagin own play by the result of [his]174-fagin observations upon [[his]174-fagin neighbour]2184-his neighbour 's cards . It being a cold night , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger wore [his]5121-the dodger hat , as , indeed , was often [his]5121-the dodger custom within doors . [He]5121-the dodger also sustained a clay pipe between [his]5121-the dodger teeth , which [he]5121-the dodger only removed for a brief space when [he]5121-the dodger deemed it necessary to apply for refreshment to a quart pot upon the table , which stood ready filled with gin - and - water for the accommodation of [the company]1053-the company . [Master Bates]179-master bates was also attentive to the play ; but being of a more excitable nature than [[his]179-master bates accomplished friend]5502-his accomplished friend , it was observable that [he]179-master bates more frequently applied [himself]179-master bates to the gin - and - water , and moreover indulged in many jests and irrelevant remarks , all highly unbecoming a scientific rubber . Indeed , [the Artful]5843-the artful , presuming upon [their]2189-their close attachment , more than once took occasion to reason gravely with [[his]5843-the artful companion]4727-his companion upon these improprieties ; all of which remonstrances , [Master Bates]179-master bates received in extremely good part ; merely requesting [[his]179-master bates friend]839-his friend to be ' blowed , '[5843-the artful] or to insert [his]5843-the artful head in a sack , or replying with some other neatly - turned witticism of a similar kind , the happy application of which , excited considerable admiration in the mind of [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling . It was remarkable that [the latter gentleman]4760-the latter gentleman and [[his]4760-the latter gentleman partner]2193-his partner invariably lost ; and that the circumstance , so far from angering [Master Bates]179-master bates , appeared to afford [him]4760-the latter gentleman the highest amusement , inasmuch as [he]4760-the latter gentleman laughed most uproariously at the end of every deal , and protested that [he]4760-the latter gentleman had never seen such a jolly game in all [his]4760-the latter gentleman born days . ' That 's two doubles and the rub , '[208-mr. chitling] said [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling , with a very long face , as [he]208-mr. chitling drew half - a - crown from [his]208-mr. chitling waistcoat - pocket . ' [I]208-mr. chitling never see [such a feller]6514-such a feller as [you]839-his friend , [Jack]175-jack ; [you]839-his friend win everything . Even when [we]6515-we 've good cards , [Charley]179-master bates and [I]208-mr. chitling ca n't make nothing of 'em[208-mr. chitling] . ' Either [the master]502-the master or the manner of this remark , which was made very ruefully , delighted [Charley Bates]179-master bates so much , that [his]179-master bates consequent shout of laughter roused [the Jew]1006-the jew from [his]1006-the jew reverie , and induced [him]1006-the jew to inquire what was the matter . '[208-mr. chitling] Matter , [Fagin]174-fagin ! ' cried [Charley]179-master bates . '[0-i] [I]0-i wish [you]174-fagin had watched the play . [Tommy Chitling]207-tom has n't won a point ; and [I]0-i went partners with [him]207-tom against [the Artfull and dumb]2194-the artfull and dumb . ' '[0-i] Ay , ay ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , with a grin , which sufficiently demonstrated that [he]1006-the jew was at no loss to understand the reason . '[0-i] Try 'em again , [Tom]207-tom ; try 'em[208-mr. chitling] again . ' '[208-mr. chitling] No more of it for [me]0-i , thank ' ee , [Fagin]174-fagin , '[208-mr. chitling] replied [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling ; ' [I]208-mr. chitling 've had enough . That '[208-mr. chitling] ere [Dodger]176-the dodger has such a run of luck that there 's no standing again ' [him]176-the dodger . '[1006-the jew] ' Ha ! ha ! [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , ' [you]583-my dear must get up very early in the morning , to win against [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[1006-the jew] ' Morning ! '[179-master bates] said [Charley Bates]179-master bates ; ' [you]583-my dear must put [your]583-my dear boots on over - night , and have a telescope at each eye , and a opera - glass between [your]583-my dear shoulders , if [you]583-my dear want to come over [him]5121-the dodger . '[179-master bates] [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins received these handsome compliments with much philosophy , and offered to cut [any gentleman in company]2196-any gentleman in company , for the first picture - card , at a shilling at a time . [Nobody]354-nobody accepting the challenge , and [his]172-mr. dawkins pipe being by this time smoked out , [he]172-mr. dawkins proceeded to amuse [himself]172-mr. dawkins by sketching a ground - plan of [Newgate]27-newgate on the table with the piece of chalk which had served [him]172-mr. dawkins in lieu of counters ; whistling , meantime , with peculiar shrillness . ' How precious dull [you]208-mr. chitling are , [Tommy]207-tom ! '[5121-the dodger] said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , stopping short when there had been a long silence ; and addressing [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling . ' What do [you]208-mr. chitling think [he]5121-the dodger 's thinking of , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[5121-the dodger] ' How should [I]1006-the jew know , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ? '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , looking round as [he]1006-the jew plied the bellows . ' About [his]5121-the dodger losses , maybe ; or [the little retirement in [the country]5109-the country that [he]5121-the dodger 's just left]6522-the little retirement in the country that he 's just left , eh ? Ha ! ha ! Is that it , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ? '[1006-the jew] ' Not a bit of it , '[5121-the dodger] replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , stopping the subject of discourse as [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling was about to reply . ' What do [you]208-mr. chitling say , [Charley]179-master bates ? '[208-mr. chitling] ' [I]179-master bates should say , '[179-master bates] replied [Master Bates]179-master bates , with a grin , ' that [he]5121-the dodger was uncommon sweet upon [Betsy]180-miss betsy . See how [he]5121-the dodger 's a - blushing ! Oh , [my]179-master bates eye ! here 's [a merry - go - rounder]6525-a merry - go - rounder ! [Tommy Chitling]207-tom 's in love ! Oh , [Fagin]174-fagin , [Fagin]174-fagin ! what a spree ! '[179-master bates] Thoroughly overpowered with the notion of [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling being the victim of the tender passion , [Master Bates]179-master bates threw [himself]179-master bates back in [his]179-master bates chair with such violence , that [he]179-master bates lost [his]179-master bates balance , and pitched over upon the floor ; where the accident abating nothing of [his]179-master bates merriment [he]179-master bates lay at full length until [his]179-master bates laugh was over , when [he]179-master bates resumed [his]179-master bates former position , and began another laugh . ' Never mind [him]5121-the dodger , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , winking at [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins , and giving [Master Bates]179-master bates a reproving tap with the nozzle of the bellows . ' [Betsy]180-miss betsy 's [a fine girl]6527-a fine girl . Stick up to [her]180-miss betsy , [Tom]207-tom . Stick up to [her]180-miss betsy . '[179-master bates] ' What [I]208-mr. chitling mean to say , [Fagin]174-fagin , '[208-mr. chitling] replied [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling , very red in the face , ' is , that that is n't anything to [anybody here]5826-anybody here . '[208-mr. chitling] ' No more it is , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' [Charley]179-master bates will talk . Do n't mind [him]5121-the dodger , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ; do n't mind [him]5121-the dodger . [Betsy]180-miss betsy 's [a fine girl]6527-a fine girl . Do as [she]180-miss betsy bids [you]207-tom , [Tom]207-tom , and [you]207-tom will make [your]207-tom fortune . '[1006-the jew] ' So [I]208-mr. chitling do do as [she]180-miss betsy bids [me]208-mr. chitling , '[208-mr. chitling] replied [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling ; ' [I]208-mr. chitling should n't have been milled , if it had n't been for [her]180-miss betsy advice . But it turned out a good job for [you]207-tom ; did n't it , [Fagin]174-fagin ! And what 's six weeks of it ? It must come , some time or another , and why not in the winter time when [you]207-tom do n't want to go out a - walking so much ; eh , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[208-mr. chitling] ' Ah , to be sure , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' [You]207-tom would n't mind it again , [Tom]207-tom , would [you]207-tom , '[5121-the dodger] asked [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , winking upon [Charley]179-master bates and [the Jew]1006-the jew , ' if Bet was all right ? '[5121-the dodger] ' [I]207-tom mean to say that [I]207-tom should n't , '[207-tom] replied [Tom]207-tom , angrily . ' There , now . Ah ! Who 'll say as much as that , [I]207-tom should like to know ; eh , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[207-tom] ' [Nobody]354-nobody , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' not [a soul]6534-a soul , [Tom]207-tom . [I]1006-the jew do n't know one of 'em[1006-the jew] that would do it besides [you]207-tom ; not one of 'em , [[my]207-tom dear]583-my dear . '[207-tom] ' [I]2207-the poor half - witted dupe might have got clear off , if [I]2207-the poor half - witted dupe 'd split upon [her]6536-her ; might n't [I]2207-the poor half - witted dupe , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[2207-the poor half - witted dupe] angrily pursued [the poor half - witted dupe]2207-the poor half - witted dupe . ' A word from [me]2207-the poor half - witted dupe would have done it ; would n't it , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[2207-the poor half - witted dupe] ' To be sure it would , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' But [I]207-tom did n't blab it ; did [I]207-tom , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[207-tom] demanded [Tom]207-tom , pouring question upon question with great volubility . ' No , no , to be sure , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' [you]207-tom were too stout - hearted for that . A deal too stout , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ! '[1006-the jew] ' Perhaps [I]207-tom was , '[207-tom] rejoined [Tom]207-tom , looking round ; ' and if [I]1006-the jew was , what 's to laugh at , in that ; eh , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[1006-the jew] [The Jew]1006-the jew , perceiving that [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling was considerably roused , hastened to assure [him]208-mr. chitling that [nobody]354-nobody was laughing ; and to prove the gravity of [the company]1053-the company , appealed to [Master Bates]179-master bates , [the principal offender]2213-the principal offender . But , unfortunately , [Charley]179-master bates , in opening [his]179-master bates mouth to reply that [he]179-master bates was never more serious in [his]179-master bates life , was unable to prevent the escape of such a violent roar , that [the abused Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling , without any preliminary ceremonies , rushed across [the room]432-the room and aimed a blow at [the offender]2215-the offender ; who , being skilful in evading pursuit , ducked to avoid it , and chose [his]179-master bates time so well that it lighted on the chest of [the merry old gentleman]4552-the merry old gentleman , and caused [him]179-master bates to stagger to the wall , where [he]179-master bates stood panting for breath , while [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling looked on in intense dismay . ' Hark ! '[5121-the dodger] cried [the Dodger]5121-the dodger at this moment , ' [I]5121-the dodger heard the tinkler . '[5121-the dodger] Catching up the light , [he]5121-the dodger crept softly [upstairs]4598-upstairs . The bell was rung again , with some impatience , while [the party]6050-the party were in darkness . After a short pause , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger reappeared , and whispered [Fagin]174-fagin mysteriously . ' What ! '[1006-the jew] cried [the Jew]1006-the jew , ' alone ? '[1006-the jew] [The Dodger]5121-the dodger nodded in the affirmative , and , shading the flame of the candle with [his]5121-the dodger hand , gave [Charley Bates]179-master bates a private intimation , in dumb show , that [he]179-master bates had better not be funny just then . Having performed [this friendly office]2223-this friendly office , [he]5121-the dodger fixed [his]5121-the dodger eyes on [the Jew]1006-the jew 's face , and awaited [his]5121-the dodger directions . [The old man]5173-the old man bit [his]5173-the old man yellow fingers , and meditated for some seconds ; [his]5173-the old man face working with agitation the while , as if [he]5173-the old man dreaded something , and feared to know the worst . At length [he]5173-the old man raised [his]5173-the old man head . ' Where is [he]5173-the old man ? '[5173-the old man] [he]5173-the old man asked . [The Dodger]5121-the dodger pointed to the floor above , and made a gesture , as if to leave [the room]432-the room . ' Yes , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , answering the mute inquiry ; ' bring [him]5173-the old man down . Hush ! Quiet , [Charley]179-master bates ! Gently , [Tom]207-tom ! Scarce , scarce ! '[1006-the jew] This brief direction to [Charley Bates]179-master bates , and [[his]179-master bates recent antagonist]2229-his recent antagonist , was softly and immediately obeyed . There was no sound of [their]2230-their whereabout , when [the Dodger]5121-the dodger descended [the stairs]6216-the stairs , bearing the light in [his]5121-the dodger hand , and followed by [a man in a coarse smock - frock]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock ; who , after casting a hurried glance round [the room]432-the room , pulled off a large wrapper which had concealed the lower portion of [his]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock face , and disclosed : all haggard , unwashed , and unshorn : the features of [flash Toby Crackit]209-toby . ' How are [you]1006-the jew , [Faguey]229-faguey ? '[2235-this worthy] said [this worthy]2235-this worthy , nodding to [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' Pop that shawl away in [[my]2235-this worthy castor]6539-my castor , [Dodger]176-the dodger , so that [I]2235-this worthy may know where to find it when [I]2235-this worthy cut ; that 's the time of day ! [You]1006-the jew 'll be [a fine young cracksman afore the old file]6540-a fine young cracksman afore the old file now . '[2235-this worthy] With these words [he]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock pulled up the smock - frock ; and , winding it round [his]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock middle , drew a chair to the fire , and placed [his]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock feet upon the hob . ' See there , [Faguey]229-faguey , '[2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock] [he]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock said , pointing disconsolately to [his]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock top boots ; ' not a drop of Day and [Martin]230-martin since [you]229-faguey know when ; not a bubble of blacking , by [Jove]166-jove ! But do n't look at [me]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock in that way , [man]1163-man . All in good time . [I]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock ca n't talk about business till [I]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock 've eat and drank ; so produce the sustainance , and let 's have a quiet fill - out for the first time these three days ! '[2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock] [The Jew]1006-the jew motioned to [the Dodger]176-the dodger to place what eatables there were , upon the table ; and , seating [himself]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock opposite [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker , waited [his]2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock leisure . To judge from appearances , [Toby]209-toby was by no means in a hurry to open the conversation . At first , [the Jew]1006-the jew contented [himself]1006-the jew with patiently watching [his]209-toby countenance , as if to gain from its expression some clue to the intelligence [he]209-toby brought ; but in vain . [He]209-toby looked tired and worn , but there was the same complacent repose upon [his]209-toby features that they always wore : and through dirt , and beard , and whisker , there still shone , unimpaired , the self - satisfied smirk of [flash Toby Crackit]209-toby . Then [the Jew]1006-the jew , in an agony of impatience , watched every morsel [he]209-toby put into [his]209-toby mouth ; pacing up and down [the room]432-the room , meanwhile , in irrepressible excitement . It was all of no use . [Toby]209-toby continued to eat with the utmost outward indifference , until [he]209-toby could eat no more ; then , ordering [the Dodger]5121-the dodger out , [he]209-toby closed the door , mixed a glass of spirits and water , and composed [himself]209-toby for talking . ' First and foremost , [Faguey]229-faguey , '[209-toby] said [Toby]209-toby . ' Yes , yes ! '[1006-the jew] interposed [the Jew]1006-the jew , drawing up [his]1006-the jew chair . [Mr. Crackit]209-toby stopped to take a draught of spirits and water , and to declare that the gin was excellent ; then placing [his]209-toby feet against the low mantelpiece , so as to bring [his]209-toby boots to about the level of [his]209-toby eye , [he]209-toby quietly resumed . ' First and foremost , [Faguey]229-faguey , '[5863-the housebreaker] said [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker , ' how 's [Bill]161-sikes ? '[5863-the housebreaker] ' What ! '[1006-the jew] screamed [the Jew]1006-the jew , starting from [his]1006-the jew seat . ' Why , [you]1006-the jew do n't mean to say - '[209-toby] began [Toby]209-toby , turning pale . ' Mean ! '[1006-the jew] cried [the Jew]1006-the jew , stamping furiously on the ground . ' Where are [they]6542-they ? [Sikes]161-sikes and [the boy]437-the boy ! Where are [they]6542-they ? Where have [they]6542-they been ? Where are [they]6542-they hiding ? Why have [they]6542-they not been here ? '[1006-the jew] ' The crack failed , '[209-toby] said [Toby]209-toby faintly . ' [I]1006-the jew know it , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , tearing a newspaper from [his]1006-the jew pocket and pointing to it . ' What more ? '[1006-the jew] ' [They]6542-they fired and hit [the boy]437-the boy . [We]6545-we cut over [the fields]936-the fields at the back , with [him]437-the boy between [us]6545-we - straight as the crow flies - through hedge and ditch . [They]6542-they gave chase . [Damme]231-damme ! [the whole country]6547-the whole country was awake , and the dogs upon [us]6545-we . '[1006-the jew] ' [The boy]437-the boy ! '[1006-the jew] ' [Bill]161-sikes had [him]437-the boy on [his]437-the boy back , and scudded like the wind . [We]6545-we stopped to take [him]437-the boy between [us]6545-we ; [his]437-the boy head hung down , and [he]437-the boy was cold . [They]6542-they were close upon [our]6545-we heels ; [every man for [himself]437-the boy]6549-every man for himself , and [each from the gallows]6550-each from the gallows ! [We]6545-we parted [company]1305-company , and left [the youngster]6552-the youngster lying in [a ditch]6553-a ditch . Alive or dead , that 's all [I]1006-the jew know about [him]6552-the youngster . '[1006-the jew] [The Jew]1006-the jew stopped to hear no more ; but uttering a loud yell , and twining [his]1006-the jew hands in [his]1006-the jew hair , rushed from [the room]432-the room , and from [the house]4595-the house . CHAPTER XXVI IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE ; AND MANY THINGS , INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY , ARE DONE AND PERFORMED [The old man]5173-the old man had gained [the street corner]2252-the street corner , before [he]5173-the old man began to recover the effect of [Toby Crackit]209-toby 's intelligence . [He]5173-the old man had relaxed nothing of [his]5173-the old man unusual speed ; but was still pressing onward , in the same wild and disordered manner , when the sudden dashing past of [a carriage]2253-a carriage : and a boisterous cry from [the foot passengers]2254-the foot passengers , who saw [his]5173-the old man danger : drove [him]5173-the old man back upon [the pavement]5304-the pavement . Avoiding , as much as was possible , all [the main streets]2256-the main streets , and skulking only through [the by - ways]2257-the by - ways and [alleys]2258-alleys , [he]5173-the old man at length emerged on [Snow Hill]71-snow hill . Here [he]5173-the old man walked even faster than before ; nor did [he]5173-the old man linger until [he]5173-the old man had again turned into [a court]2259-a court ; when , as if conscious that [he]5173-the old man was now in [his]5173-the old man proper element , [he]5173-the old man fell into [his]5173-the old man usual shuffling pace , and seemed to breathe more freely . Near to [the spot on which [Snow Hill]71-snow hill and [Holborn Hill]72-holborn hill]2260-the spot on which snow hill and holborn hill meet , opens , upon the right hand as [you]2261-you come out of [the City]6263-the city , [a narrow and dismal alley , leading to [Saffron Hill]22-saffron hill]2263-a narrow and dismal alley , leading to saffron hill . In [[its]2264-its filthy shops]2265-its filthy shops are exposed for sale huge bunches of second - hand silk handkerchiefs , of all sizes and patterns ; for here reside [the traders who purchase them from pick - pockets]2266-the traders who purchase them from pick - pockets . Hundreds of these handkerchiefs hang dangling from pegs outside the windows or flaunting from the door - posts ; and the shelves , within , are piled with them . Confined as the limits of [Field Lane]23-field lane are , [it]2264-its has [[its]2264-its barber]2267-its barber , [[its]2264-its coffee - shop]2268-its coffee - shop , [[its]2264-its beer - shop]2269-its beer - shop , and [[its]2264-its fried - fish warehouse]2270-its fried - fish warehouse . [It]2264-its is [a commercial colony of [itself]2264-its]2271-a commercial colony of itself : [the emporium of petty larceny]2272-the emporium of petty larceny : visited at early morning , and setting - in of dusk , by [silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours]2273-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours , and who go as strangely as [they]2273-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours come . Here , [the clothesman]2274-the clothesman , [the shoe - vamper]2275-the shoe - vamper , and [the rag - merchant]2276-the rag - merchant , display [their]2273-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours goods , as sign - boards to [the petty thief]2277-the petty thief ; [here]351-here , stores of old iron and bones , and heaps of mildewy fragments of woollen - stuff and linen , rust and rot in [the grimy cellars]2279-the grimy cellars . It was into [this place]2280-this place that [the Jew]1006-the jew turned . [He]1006-the jew was well known to [the sallow denizens of [the lane]2283-the lane]2282-the sallow denizens of the lane ; for such of [them]2282-the sallow denizens of the lane as were on the look - out to buy or sell , nodded , familiarly , as [he]1006-the jew passed along . [He]1006-the jew replied to [their]2282-the sallow denizens of the lane salutations in the same way ; but bestowed no closer recognition until [he]1006-the jew reached the further end of [the alley]2284-the alley ; when [he]1006-the jew stopped , to address [a salesman of small stature]2285-a salesman of small stature , who had squeezed as much of [his]2285-a salesman of small stature person into [a child]371-a child 's chair as the chair would hold , and was smoking a pipe at [his]2285-a salesman of small stature warehouse door . ' Why , the sight of [you]1006-the jew , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin , would cure the hoptalmy ! '[2287-this respectable trader] said [this respectable trader]2287-this respectable trader , in acknowledgment of [the Jew]1006-the jew 's inquiry after [his]1006-the jew health . ' [The neighbourhood]4854-the neighbourhood was a little too hot , [Lively]232-mr. lively , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , elevating [his]174-fagin eyebrows , and crossing [his]174-fagin hands upon [his]174-fagin shoulders . ' Well , [I]2289-the trader 've heerd that complaint of it , once or twice before , '[2289-the trader] replied [the trader]2289-the trader ; ' but it soon cools down again ; do n't [you]1006-the jew find it so ? '[2289-the trader] [Fagin]174-fagin nodded in the affirmative . Pointing in the direction of [Saffron Hill]22-saffron hill , [he]174-fagin inquired whether [any one]5016-any one was up yonder to - night . ' At [the Cripples]233-the cripples ? '[4928-the man] inquired [the man]4928-the man . [The Jew]1006-the jew nodded . ' Let [me]2293-the merchant see , '[2293-the merchant] pursued [the merchant]2293-the merchant , reflecting . ' Yes , there 's some half - dozen of ['em]6555-'em[2293-the merchant] gone in , that [I]0-i knows . [I]0-i do n't think [[your]1006-the jew friend]2294-your friend 's there . ' '[161-sikes] [Sikes]161-sikes is not , [I]0-i suppose ? ' inquired [the Jew]1006-the jew , with a disappointed countenance . '[0-i] Non istwentus , as [the lawyers]2295-the lawyers say , ' replied [the little man]6557-the little man , shaking [his]6557-the little man head , and looking amazingly sly . '[2295-the lawyers] Have [you]0-i got anything in [my]0-i line to - night ? ' '[0-i] Nothing to - night , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , turning away . '[0-i] Are [you]0-i going up to [the Cripples]233-the cripples , [Fagin]174-fagin ? ' cried [the little man]6557-the little man , calling after [him]0-i . '[0-i] Stop ! [I]0-i do n't mind if [I]0-i have a drop there with [you]0-i ! ' But as [the Jew]1006-the jew , looking back , waved [his]1006-the jew hand to intimate that [he]1006-the jew preferred being alone ; and , moreover , as [the little man]6557-the little man could not very easily disengage [himself]6557-the little man from the chair ; the sign of [the Cripples]233-the cripples was , for a time , bereft of the advantage of [Mr. Lively]232-mr. lively 's presence . By the time [he]1006-the jew had got upon [his]1006-the jew legs , [the Jew]1006-the jew had disappeared ; so [Mr. Lively]232-mr. lively , after ineffectually standing on tiptoe , in the hope of catching sight of [him]1006-the jew , again forced [himself]232-mr. lively into the little chair , and , exchanging a shake of the head with [a lady in [the opposite shop]6564-the opposite shop]6563-a lady in the opposite shop , in which doubt and mistrust were plainly mingled , resumed [his]232-mr. lively pipe with a grave demeanour . The Three Cripples , or rather [the Cripples]233-the cripples ; which was the sign by which [the establishment]398-the establishment was familiarly known to [[its]398-the establishment patrons]6566-its patrons : was [the public - house in which [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes and [his]161-sikes dog]6567-the public - house in which mr. sikes and his dog have already figured . Merely making a sign to [a man at [the bar]6569-the bar]6568-a man at the bar , [Fagin]174-fagin walked straight [upstairs]4598-upstairs , and opening the door of [a room]1746-a room , and softly insinuating [himself]174-fagin into [the chamber]6572-the chamber , looked anxiously about : shading [his]174-fagin eyes with [his]174-fagin hand , as if in search of [some particular person]6573-some particular person . [The room]432-the room was illuminated by two gas - lights ; the glare of which was prevented by the barred shutters , and closely - drawn curtains of faded red , from being visible outside . The ceiling was blackened , to prevent its colour from being injured by the flaring of the lamps ; and [the place]4925-the place was so full of dense tobacco smoke , that at first it was scarcely possible to discern anything more . By degrees , however , as some of it cleared away through the open door , an assemblage of heads , as confused as the noises that greeted the ear , might be made out ; and as the eye grew more accustomed to the scene , [the spectator]6576-the spectator gradually became aware of the presence of [a numerous company , male and female]6577-a numerous company , male and female , crowded round a long table : at the upper end of which , sat [a chairman with a hammer of office]6578-a chairman with a hammer of office in [his]6578-a chairman with a hammer of office hand ; while [a professional gentleman with a bluish nose]6579-a professional gentleman with a bluish nose , and [his]6579-a professional gentleman with a bluish nose face tied up for the benefit of a toothache , presided at a jingling piano in a remote corner . As [Fagin]174-fagin stepped softly in , [the professional gentleman]6580-the professional gentleman , running over the keys by way of prelude , occasioned a general cry of order for a song ; which having subsided , [a young lady]6581-a young lady proceeded to entertain [the company]1053-the company with a ballad in four verses , between each of which [the accompanyist]6583-the accompanyist played the melody all through , as loud as [he]6583-the accompanyist could . When this was over , [the chairman]6584-the chairman gave a sentiment , after which , [the professional gentleman on the chairman]6585-the professional gentleman on the chairman 's right and left volunteered a duet , and sang it , with great applause . It was curious to observe some faces which stood out prominently from among [the group]6586-the group . There was [the chairman]6584-the chairman [himself]6584-the chairman , [the landlord of [the house]4595-the house]6588-the landlord of the house , [a coarse , rough , heavy built fellow , who , while the songs were proceeding]6590-a coarse , rough , heavy built fellow , who , while the songs were proceeding , rolled [his]6584-the chairman eyes hither and thither , and , seeming to give [himself]6584-the chairman up to joviality , had an eye for everything that was done , and an ear for everything that was said - and sharp ones , too . Near [him]6584-the chairman were [the singers]6591-the singers : receiving , with professional indifference , the compliments of [the company]1053-the company , and applying [themselves]6591-the singers , in turn , to a dozen proffered glasses of spirits and water , tendered by [[their]6591-the singers more boisterous admirers]6593-their more boisterous admirers ; whose countenances , expressive of almost every vice in almost every grade , irresistibly attracted the attention , by [their]6591-the singers very repulsiveness . Cunning , ferocity , and drunkeness in all its stages , were there , in [their]6591-the singers strongest aspect ; and [women]5143-women : [some with the last lingering tinge of]6595-some with the last lingering tinge of [their]5143-women early freshness almost fading as [you]6596-you looked : [others with every mark and stamp of their sex utterly beaten out , and presenting but one loathsome blank of profligacy and crime]6597-others with every mark and stamp of their sex utterly beaten out , and presenting but one loathsome blank of profligacy and crime ; [some mere girls]6598-some mere girls , others but [young women]6599-young women , and [none past the prime of life]6600-none past the prime of life ; formed the darkest and saddest portion of this dreary picture . [Fagin]174-fagin , troubled by no grave emotions , looked eagerly from face to face while these proceedings were in progress ; but apparently without meeting that of which [he]174-fagin was in search . Succeeding , at length , in catching the eye of [the man who occupied the chair]6601-the man who occupied the chair , [he]174-fagin beckoned to [him]0-i slightly , and left [the room]432-the room , as quietly as [he]174-fagin had entered [it]432-the room . '[174-fagin] What can [I]0-i do for [you]0-i , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin ? ' inquired [the man]4928-the man , as [he]174-fagin followed [him]0-i out to [the landing]5525-the landing . '[174-fagin] Wo n't [you]0-i join [us]2296-us ? [They]2297-they 'll be delighted , every one of 'em . '[1006-the jew] [The Jew]1006-the jew shook [his]1006-the jew head impatiently , and said in a whisper , ' Is [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples [here]351-here ? '[1006-the jew] ' No , '[4928-the man] replied [the man]4928-the man . ' And no news of [Barney]195-barney ? '[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]174-fagin . ' None , '[2300-the landlord of the cripples] replied [the landlord of [the Cripples]233-the cripples]2300-the landlord of the cripples ; for it was [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples . ' [He]2300-the landlord of the cripples wo n't stir till it 's all safe . Depend on it , [they]6606-they 're[2300-the landlord of the cripples] on the scent down there ; and that if [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples moved , [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples 'd blow upon the thing at once . [He]2300-the landlord of the cripples 's all right enough , [Barney]195-barney is , else [I]0-i should have heard of [him]2300-the landlord of the cripples . [I]0-i 'll pound it , that [Barney]195-barney 's managing properly . Let [him]2300-the landlord of the cripples alone for that . ' '[0-i] Will [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples be here to - night ? ' asked [the Jew]1006-the jew , laying the same emphasis on the pronoun as before . '[135-monks] [Monks]135-monks , do [you]0-i mean ? ' inquired [the landlord]6608-the landlord , hesitating . '[135-monks] Hush ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[135-monks] Yes . ' '[135-monks] Certain , ' replied [the man]4928-the man , drawing a gold watch from [his]4928-the man fob ; '[135-monks] [I]0-i expected [him]2300-the landlord of the cripples [here]351-here before now . If [you]0-i 'll wait ten minutes , [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples 'll be - ' '[2300-the landlord of the cripples] No , no , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , hastily ; as though , however desirous [he]1006-the jew might be to see [the person in question]6612-the person in question , [he]1006-the jew was nevertheless relieved by [his]1006-the jew absence . '[2300-the landlord of the cripples] Tell [him]2300-the landlord of the cripples [I]0-i came here to see [him]2300-the landlord of the cripples ; and that [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples must come to [me]0-i to - night . No , say to - morrow . As [he]2300-the landlord of the cripples is not here , to - morrow will be time enough . ' '[2300-the landlord of the cripples] Good ! ' said [the man]4928-the man . '[2300-the landlord of the cripples] Nothing more ? ' '[2300-the landlord of the cripples] Not a word now , ' said [the Jew , descending the stairs]6614-the jew , descending the stairs . '[0-i] [I]0-i say , ' said [the other]4696-the other , looking over the rails , and speaking in a hoarse whisper ; '[0-i] what a time this would be for a sell ! [I]0-i 've got [Phil Barker]234-phil barker here : so drunk , that [a boy]4668-a boy might take [him]2300-the landlord of the cripples ! ' '[0-i] Ah ! But it 's not [Phil Barker]234-phil barker 's time , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , looking up . '[234-phil barker] [Phil]234-phil barker has something more to do , before [we]2303-we can afford to part with [him]234-phil barker ; so go back to [the company]1053-the company , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , and tell [them]1053-the company to lead merry lives - while [they]1053-the company last . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' [The landlord]6608-the landlord reciprocated [the old man]5173-the old man 's laugh ; and returned to [[his]6608-the landlord guests]6619-his guests . [The Jew]126-the jew was no sooner alone , than [his]126-the jew countenance resumed its former expression of anxiety and thought . After a brief reflection , [he]126-the jew called a hack - cabriolet , and bade [the man]4928-the man drive towards [Bethnal Green]41-bethnal green . [He]126-the jew dismissed [him]4928-the man within some quarter of a mile of [[Mr. Sikes]161-sikes 's residence]6621-mr. sikes 's residence , and performed the short remainder of the distance , on foot . '[0-i] Now , ' muttered [the Jew]1006-the jew , as [he]1006-the jew knocked at the door , '[0-i] if there is any deep play [here]351-here , [I]0-i shall have it out of [you]583-my dear , [[my]0-i girl]2307-my girl , cunning as [you]583-my dear are . ' [She]2307-my girl was in [[her]2307-my girl room]6623-her room , [the woman]2127-the woman said . [Fagin]174-fagin crept softly [upstairs]4598-upstairs , and entered [it]351-here without any previous ceremony . [The girl]5742-the girl was alone ; lying with [her]5742-the girl head upon the table , and [her]5742-the girl hair straggling over it . '[0-i] [She]2307-my girl has been drinking , ' thought [the Jew]1006-the jew , cooly , '[2307-my girl] or perhaps [she]2307-my girl is only miserable . ' [The old man]5173-the old man turned to close the door , as [he]5173-the old man made this reflection ; the noise thus occasioned , roused [the girl]5742-the girl . [She]5742-the girl eyed [his]5173-the old man crafty face narrowly , as [she]5742-the girl inquired to [his]5173-the old man recital of [Toby Crackit]209-toby 's story . When it was concluded , [she]5742-the girl sank into [her]5742-the girl former attitude , but spoke not a word . [She]5742-the girl pushed the candle impatiently away ; and once or twice as [she]5742-the girl feverishly changed [her]5742-the girl position , shuffled [her]5742-the girl feet upon the ground ; but this was all . During the silence , [the Jew]1006-the jew looked restlessly about [the room]432-the room , as if to assure [himself]1006-the jew that there were no appearances of [Sikes]161-sikes having covertly returned . Apparently satisfied with [his]1006-the jew inspection , [he]1006-the jew coughed twice or thrice , and made as many efforts to open a conversation ; but [the girl]5742-the girl heeded [him]1006-the jew no more than if [he]1006-the jew had been made of stone . At length [he]1006-the jew made another attempt ; and rubbing [his]1006-the jew hands together , said , in [his]1006-the jew most conciliatory tone , '[2307-my girl] And where should [you]2308-you think [Bill]161-sikes was now , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ? ' [The girl]5742-the girl moaned out some half intelligible reply , that [she]5742-the girl could not tell ; and seemed , from the smothered noise that escaped [her]5742-the girl , to be crying . '[2308-you] And [the boy]437-the boy , too , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , straining [his]1006-the jew eyes to catch a glimpse of [her]5742-the girl face . '[437-the boy] [Poor leetle child]2311-poor leetle child ! Left in [a ditch]6553-a ditch , [Nance]127-nancy ; only think ! ' '[321-the child] [The child]321-the child , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , suddenly looking up , '[321-the child] is better where [he]321-the child is , than among [us]2314-us ; and if no harm comes to [Bill]161-sikes from it , [I]0-i hope [he]321-the child lies dead in [the ditch]2315-the ditch and that [his]321-the child young bones may rot there . ' '[0-i] What ! ' cried [the Jew]1006-the jew , in amazement . '[0-i] Ay , [I]0-i do , ' returned [the girl]5742-the girl , meeting [his]1006-the jew gaze . '[0-i] [I]0-i shall be glad to have [him]321-the child away from [my]0-i eyes , and to know that the worst is over . [I]0-i ca n't bear to have [him]321-the child about [me]0-i . The sight of [him]321-the child turns [me]0-i against [myself]0-i , and all of [you]0-i . ' '[5742-the girl] Pooh ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , scornfully . '[0-i] [You]0-i 're drunk . '[5742-the girl] ' Am [I]5742-the girl ? '[5742-the girl] cried [the girl]5742-the girl bitterly . ' It 's no fault of [yours]1006-the jew , if [I]5742-the girl am not ! [You]0-i 'd never have [me]5742-the girl anything else , if [you]0-i had [your]0-i will , except now ; - the humour does n't suit [you]0-i , does n't it ? '[5742-the girl] ' No ! '[1006-the jew] rejoined [the Jew]1006-the jew , furiously . ' It does not . '[1006-the jew] ' Change it , then ! '[5742-the girl] responded [the girl]5742-the girl , with a laugh . ' Change it ! '[1006-the jew] exclaimed [the Jew]1006-the jew , exasperated beyond all bounds by [[his]1006-the jew companion]4727-his companion 's unexpected obstinacy , and the vexation of the night , ' [I]1006-the jew will change it ! Listen to [me]1006-the jew , [[you]0-i drab]6639-you drab . Listen to [me]1006-the jew , who with six words , can strangle [Sikes]161-sikes as surely as if [I]1006-the jew had [his]161-sikes bull 's throat between [my]1006-the jew fingers now . If [he]161-sikes comes back , and leaves [the boy]437-the boy behind [him]161-sikes ; if [he]161-sikes gets off free , and dead or alive , fails to restore [him]161-sikes to [me]1006-the jew ; murder [him]161-sikes [yourself]0-i if [you]0-i would have [him]161-sikes escape [Jack Ketch]235-jack ketch . And do it the moment [he]161-sikes sets foot in [this room]6641-this room , or mind [me]1006-the jew , it will be too late ! '[1006-the jew] ' What is all this ? '[5742-the girl] cried [the girl]5742-the girl involuntarily . ' What is it ? '[5742-the girl] pursued [Fagin]174-fagin , mad with rage . ' When [the boy]437-the boy 's worth hundreds of pounds to [me]1006-the jew , am [I]1006-the jew to lose what chance threw [me]1006-the jew in the way of getting safely , through the whims of a drunken gang that [I]1006-the jew could whistle away the lives of ! And [me]1006-the jew bound , too , to a born devil that only wants the will , and has the power to , to - '[1006-the jew] Panting for breath , [the old man]5173-the old man stammered for a word ; and in that instant checked the torrent of [his]5173-the old man wrath , and changed [his]5173-the old man whole demeanour . A moment before , [his]5173-the old man clenched hands had grasped the air ; [his]5173-the old man eyes had dilated ; and [his]5173-the old man face grown livid with passion ; but now , [he]5173-the old man shrunk into a chair , and , cowering together , trembled with the apprehension of having [himself]5173-the old man disclosed some hidden villainy . After a short silence , [he]5173-the old man ventured to look round at [[his]5173-the old man companion]4727-his companion . [He]5173-the old man appeared somewhat reassured , on beholding [her]4727-his companion in the same listless attitude from which [he]5173-the old man had first roused [her]4727-his companion . ' [Nancy]127-nancy , [dear]769-dear ! '[1006-the jew] croaked [the Jew]1006-the jew , in [his]1006-the jew usual voice . ' Did [you]769-dear mind [me]1006-the jew , [dear]769-dear ? '[1006-the jew] ' Do n't worry [me]5742-the girl now , [Fagin]174-fagin ! '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl , raising [her]5742-the girl head languidly . ' If [Bill]161-sikes has not done it this time , [he]161-sikes will another . [He]161-sikes has done many a good job for [you]769-dear , and will do many more when [he]161-sikes can ; and when [he]161-sikes ca n't [he]161-sikes wo n't ; so no more about that . '[5742-the girl] ' Regarding [this boy]4803-this boy , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , rubbing the palms of [his]1006-the jew hands nervously together . ' [The boy]437-the boy must take [his]437-the boy chance with the rest , '[127-nancy] interrupted [Nancy]127-nancy , hastily ; ' and [I]127-nancy say again , [I]127-nancy hope [he]437-the boy is dead , and out of harm 's way , and out of [yours]769-dear , - that is , if [Bill]161-sikes comes to no harm . And if [Toby]209-toby got clear off , [Bill]161-sikes 's pretty sure to be safe ; for [Bill]161-sikes 's worth two of [Toby]209-toby any time . '[127-nancy] ' And about what [I]1006-the jew was saying , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear ? '[1006-the jew] observed [the Jew]1006-the jew , keeping [his]1006-the jew glistening eye steadily upon [her]127-nancy . ' [Your]769-dear must say it all over again , if it 's anything [you]769-dear want [me]127-nancy to do , '[127-nancy] rejoined [Nancy]127-nancy ; ' and if it is , [you]769-dear had better wait till to - morrow . [You]769-dear put [me]127-nancy up for a minute ; but now [I]127-nancy 'm[127-nancy] stupid again . ' [Fagin]174-fagin put several other questions : all with the same drift of ascertaining whether [the girl]5742-the girl had profited by [his]174-fagin unguarded hints ; but , [she]5742-the girl answered them so readily , and was withal so utterly unmoved by [his]174-fagin searching looks , that [his]174-fagin original impression of [her]5742-the girl being more than a trifle in liquor , was confirmed . [Nancy]127-nancy , indeed , was not exempt from a failing which was very common among [[the Jew]1006-the jew 's female pupils]6651-the jew 's female pupils ; and in which , in [their]6651-the jew 's female pupils tenderer years , [they]6651-the jew 's female pupils were rather encouraged than checked . [Her]5742-the girl disordered appearance , and a wholesale perfume of Geneva which pervaded [the apartment]5537-the apartment , afforded strong confirmatory evidence of the justice of [the Jew]1006-the jew 's supposition ; and when , after indulging in the temporary display of violence above described , [she]5742-the girl subsided , first into dullness , and afterwards into a compound of feelings : under the influence of which [she]5742-the girl shed tears one minute , and in the next gave utterance to various exclamations of '[127-nancy] Never say die ! ' and divers calculations as to what might be the amount of the odds so long as [a lady]305-a lady or [gentleman]823-gentleman was happy , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin , who had had considerable experience of such matters in [his]174-fagin time , saw , with great satisfaction , that [she]5742-the girl was very far gone indeed . Having eased [his]174-fagin mind by this discovery ; and having accomplished [his]174-fagin twofold object of imparting to [the girl]5742-the girl what [he]174-fagin had , that night , heard , and of ascertaining , with [his]174-fagin own eyes , that [Sikes]161-sikes had not returned , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin again turned [his]174-fagin face homeward : leaving [[his]174-fagin young friend]6083-his young friend asleep , with [her]5742-the girl head upon the table . It was within an hour of midnight . The weather being dark , and piercing cold , [he]174-fagin had no great temptation to loiter . The sharp wind that scoured [the streets]758-the streets , seemed to have cleared [them]758-the streets of [passengers]1536-passengers , as of dust and mud , for [few people]6660-few people were abroad , and [they]6660-few people were to all appearance hastening fast [home]4804-home . It blew from the right quarter for [the Jew]1006-the jew , however , and straight before it [he]1006-the jew went : trembling , and shivering , as every fresh gust drove [him]1006-the jew rudely on [his]1006-the jew way . [He]1006-the jew had reached [the corner of [[his]1006-the jew own street]6664-his own street]6663-the corner of his own street , and was already fumbling in [his]1006-the jew pocket for the door - key , when [a dark figure]6665-a dark figure emerged from a projecting entrance which lay in deep shadow , and , crossing [the road]4910-the road , glided up to [him]1006-the jew unperceived . '[174-fagin] [Fagin]174-fagin ! ' whispered a voice close to [his]1006-the jew ear . '[174-fagin] Ah ! ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , turning quickly round , '[174-fagin] is that - ' '[174-fagin] Yes ! ' interrupted [the stranger]1957-the stranger . '[174-fagin] [I]0-i have been lingering [here]351-here these two hours . Where the devil have [you]0-i been ? ' '[0-i] On [your]0-i business , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , glancing uneasily at [[his]1006-the jew companion]4727-his companion , and slackening [his]1006-the jew pace as [he]1006-the jew spoke . '[0-i] On [your]0-i business all night . ' '[0-i] Oh , of course ! ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger , with a sneer . '[0-i] Well ; and what 's come of it ? ' '[0-i] Nothing good , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[0-i] Nothing bad , [I]0-i hope ? ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger , stopping short , and turning a startled look on [[his]1957-the stranger companion]4727-his companion . [The Jew]1006-the jew shook [his]1006-the jew head , and was about to reply , when [the stranger]1957-the stranger , interrupting [him]1006-the jew , motioned to [the house]4595-the house , before which [they]6678-they had by this time arrived : remarking , that [he]1006-the jew had better say what [he]1006-the jew had got to say , under cover : for [his]1006-the jew blood was chilled with standing about so long , and the wind blew through [him]1006-the jew . [Fagin]174-fagin looked as if [he]174-fagin could have willingly excused [himself]174-fagin from taking [home]4804-home [a visitor]6680-a visitor at that unseasonable hour ; and , indeed , muttered something about having no fire ; but [[his]174-fagin companion]4727-his companion repeating [his]174-fagin request in a peremptory manner , [he]174-fagin unlocked the door , and requested [him]174-fagin to close it softly , while [he]174-fagin got a light . '[0-i] It 's as dark as [the grave]792-the grave , ' said [the man , groping forward a few steps]6682-the man , groping forward a few steps . '[0-i] Make haste ! ' '[0-i] Shut the door , ' whispered [Fagin]174-fagin from the end of [the passage]5150-the passage . As [he]174-fagin spoke , it closed with a loud noise . '[0-i] That was n't [my]0-i doing , ' said [the other man]2037-the other man , feeling [his]0-i way . '[0-i] The wind blew it to , or it shut of its own accord : one or the other . Look sharp with the light , or [I]0-i shall knock [my]0-i brains out against something in this confounded hole . ' [Fagin]174-fagin stealthily descended [the kitchen stairs]6685-the kitchen stairs . After a short absence , [he]174-fagin returned with a lighted candle , and the intelligence that [Toby Crackit]209-toby was asleep in [the back room below]6686-the back room below , and that [the boys]486-the boys were in the front one . Beckoning [the man]4928-the man to follow [him]174-fagin , [he]174-fagin led the way [upstairs]4598-upstairs . '[0-i] [We]2331-we can say the few words [we]2331-we 've got to say in [here]351-here , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , throwing open a door on the first floor ; '[2331-we] and as there are holes in the shutters , and [we]2331-we never show lights to [[our]2331-we neighbours]2334-our neighbours , [we]2331-we 'll set the candle on the stairs . [There]4617-there ! ' With those words , [the Jew]1006-the jew , stooping down , placed the candle on [an upper flight of stairs]6692-an upper flight of stairs , exactly opposite to the room door . This done , [he]1006-the jew led the way into [the apartment]5537-the apartment ; which was destitute of all movables save a broken arm - chair , and an old couch or sofa without covering , which stood behind the door . Upon this piece of furniture , [the stranger]1957-the stranger sat [himself]1957-the stranger with the air of [a weary man]6695-a weary man ; and [the Jew , drawing up the arm - chair opposite]6696-the jew , drawing up the arm - chair opposite , [they]2331-we sat face to face . It was not quite dark ; the door was partially open ; and the candle outside , threw a feeble reflection on the opposite wall . [They]2331-we conversed for some time in whispers . Though nothing of the conversation was distinguishable beyond a few disjointed words here and there , [a listener]6697-a listener might easily have perceived that [Fagin]174-fagin appeared to be defending [himself]174-fagin against some remarks of [the stranger]1957-the stranger ; and that [the latter]853-the latter was in a state of considerable irritation . [They]2331-we might have been talking , thus , for a quarter of an hour or more , when [Monks]135-monks - by which name [the Jew]1006-the jew had designated [the strange man]6701-the strange man several times in the course of [their]2331-we colloquy - said , raising [his]135-monks voice a little , '[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]2336-you again , it was badly planned . Why not have kept [him]2337-him here among the rest , and made a sneaking , snivelling pickpocket of [him]2337-him at once ? ' '[2337-him] Only hear [him]2337-him ! ' exclaimed [the Jew]1006-the jew , shrugging [his]1006-the jew shoulders . '[2337-him] Why , do [you]2336-you mean to say [you]2336-you could n't have done it , if [you]2336-you had chosen ? ' demanded [Monks]135-monks , sternly . '[2336-you] Have n't [you]2336-you done it , with [other boys]2338-other boys , scores of times ? If [you]2336-you had had patience for a twelvemonth , at most , could n't [you]2336-you have got [him]2337-him convicted , and sent safely out of [the kingdom]2339-the kingdom ; perhaps for life ? ' '[2336-you] Whose turn would that have served , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ? ' inquired [the Jew]1006-the jew humbly . '[2341-mine] [Mine]2341-mine , ' replied [Monks]135-monks . '[2341-mine] But not [mine]0-i , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , submissively . '[0-i] [He]2337-him might have become of use to [me]0-i . When there are [two parties]2342-two parties to a bargain , it is only reasonable that the interests of both should be consulted ; is it , [[my]0-i good friend]1442-my good friend ? ' '[1442-my good friend] What then ? ' demanded [Monks]135-monks . '[0-i] [I]0-i saw it was not easy to train [him]2337-him to the business , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew ; '[0-i] [he]2337-him was not like [other boys in the same circumstances]2344-other boys in the same circumstances . ' '[2337-him] Curse [him]2337-him , no ! ' muttered [the man]4928-the man , '[2337-him] or [he]2337-him would have been [a thief]1614-a thief , long ago . ' '[1614-a thief] [I]0-i had no hold upon [him]2337-him to make [him]2337-him worse , ' pursued [the Jew]1006-the jew , anxiously watching the countenance of [[his]1006-the jew companion]4727-his companion . '[0-i] [His]2337-him hand was not in . [I]0-i had nothing to frighten [him]2337-him with ; which [we]2346-we always must have in the beginning , or [we]2346-we labour in vain . What could [I]0-i do ? Send [him]2337-him out with [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [Charley]179-master bates ? [We]2346-we had enough of that , at first , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ; [I]0-i trembled for [us]2346-we all . ' '[0-i] That was not [my]0-i doing , ' observed [Monks]135-monks . '[0-i] No , no , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ! ' renewed [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[0-i] And [I]0-i do n't quarrel with it now ; because , if it had never happened , [you]583-my dear might never have clapped eyes on [the boy]437-the boy to notice [him]2337-him , and so led to the discovery that it was [him]2337-him [you]583-my dear were looking for . Well ! [I]0-i got [him]2337-him back for [you]583-my dear by means of [the girl]5742-the girl ; and then [she]5742-the girl begins to favour [him]2337-him . ' '[5742-the girl] Throttle [the girl]5742-the girl ! ' said [Monks]135-monks , impatiently . '[5742-the girl] Why , [we]2346-we ca n't afford to do that just now , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , smiling ; '[2346-we] and , besides , that sort of thing is not in [our]2346-we way ; or , one of these days , [I]0-i might be glad to have it done . [I]0-i know what [these girls]2354-these girls are , [Monks]135-monks , well . As soon as [the boy]437-the boy begins to harden , [she]5742-the girl 'll care no more for [him]437-the boy , than for a block of wood . [You]583-my dear want [him]437-the boy made [a thief]1614-a thief . If [he]437-the boy is alive , [I]0-i can make [him]437-the boy one from this time ; and , if - if - ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , drawing nearer to the other , - '[583-my dear] it 's not likely , mind , - but if the worst comes to the worst , and [he]437-the boy is dead - ' '[583-my dear] It 's no fault of [mine]0-i if [he]437-the boy is ! ' interposed [the other man]2037-the other man , with a look of terror , and clasping [the Jew]1006-the jew 's arm with trembling hands . '[583-my dear] Mind that . [Fagin]174-fagin ! [I]0-i had no hand in it . Anything but [his]437-the boy death , [I]0-i told [you]583-my dear from the first . [I]0-i wo n't shed blood ; it 's always found out , and haunts [a man besides]2357-a man besides . If [they]2358-they shot [him]437-the boy dead , [I]0-i was not the cause ; do [you]583-my dear hear [me]0-i ? Fire this infernal den ! What 's that ? ' '[4928-the man] What ! ' cried [the Jew]1006-the jew , grasping the coward round the body , with both arms , as [he]437-the boy sprung to [his]437-the boy feet . '[4928-the man] Where ? ' '[236-yonder] [Yonder]236-yonder ! replied [the man]4928-the man , glaring at the opposite wall . ' The shadow ! [I]4928-the man saw the shadow of [a woman]6715-a woman , in a cloak and bonnet , pass along the wainscot like a breath ! '[4928-the man] [The Jew]1006-the jew released [his]1006-the jew hold , and [they]2361-they rushed tumultuously from [the room]432-the room . The candle , wasted by the draught , was standing where it had been placed . It showed [them]2361-they only the empty staircase , and [their]2361-they own white faces . [They]2361-they listened intently : a profound silence reigned throughout [the house]4595-the house . ' It 's [your]135-monks fancy , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , taking up the light and turning to [[his]1006-the jew companion]4727-his companion . ' [I]135-monks 'll swear [I]135-monks saw it ! '[135-monks] replied [Monks]135-monks , trembling . ' [It]6716-it was bending forward when [I]1006-the jew saw it first ; and when [I]1006-the jew spoke , it darted away . '[1006-the jew] [The Jew]1006-the jew glanced contemptuously at the pale face of [[his]1006-the jew associate]2367-his associate , and , telling [him]2367-his associate [he]2367-his associate could follow , if [he]2367-his associate pleased , ascended the stairs . [They]2361-they looked into all [the rooms]1742-the rooms ; [they]1742-the rooms were cold , bare , and empty . [They]2361-they descended into [the passage]5150-the passage , and thence into [the cellars below]2370-the cellars below . The green damp hung upon the low walls ; the tracks of the snail and slug glistened in the light of the candle ; but all was still as death . ' What do [you]2361-they think now ? '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew , when [they]2361-they had regained [the passage]5150-the passage . ' Besides [ourselves]2361-they , there 's not a creature in [the house]4595-the house except [Toby]209-toby and [the boys]486-the boys ; and [they]2361-they 're[1006-the jew] safe enough . See here ! ' As a proof of the fact , [the Jew]1006-the jew drew forth two keys from [his]1006-the jew pocket ; and explained , that when [he]1006-the jew first went [downstairs]681-downstairs , [he]1006-the jew had locked them in , to prevent any intrusion on the conference . This accumulated testimony effectually staggered [Mr. Monks]133-monks . [His]1006-the jew protestations had gradually become less and less vehement as [they]2361-they proceeded in [their]2361-they search without making any discovery ; and , now , [he]1006-the jew gave vent to several very grim laughs , and confessed it could only have been [his]1006-the jew excited imagination . [He]1006-the jew declined any renewal of the conversation , however , for that night : suddenly remembering that it was past one o'clock . And so [the amiable couple]6721-the amiable couple parted . CHAPTER XXVII ATONES FOR THE UNPOLITENESS OF [A FORMER CHAPTER]6722-a former chapter ; WHICH DESERTED [A LADY]305-a lady , MOST UNCEREMONIOUSLY As it would be , by no means , seemly in a humble author to keep so mighty a personage as a beadle waiting , with [his]1006-the jew back to the fire , and the skirts of [his]1006-the jew coat gathered up under [his]1006-the jew arms , until such time as it might suit [his]1006-the jew pleasure to relieve [him]1006-the jew ; and as it would still less become [his]1006-the jew station , or [his]1006-the jew gallantry to involve in the same neglect [a lady on whom that beadle]6724-a lady on whom that beadle had looked with an eye of tenderness and affection , and in whose ear [he]1006-the jew had whispered sweet words , which , coming from such a quarter , might well thrill the bosom of [maid]6725-maid or [matron of whatsoever degree]6726-matron of whatsoever degree ; [the historian whose pen traces these words]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words - trusting that [he]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words knows [his]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words place , and that [he]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words entertains a becoming reverence for [those upon earth to whom high and important authority]6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority is delegated - hastens to pay [them]6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority that respect which [their]6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority position demands , and to treat [them]6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority with all that duteous ceremony which [their]6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority exalted rank , and by consequence great virtues , imperatively claim at [his]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words hands . Towards this end , indeed , [he]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words had purposed to introduce , in [this place]2280-this place , a dissertation touching the divine right of [beadles]6730-beadles , and elucidative of the position , that a beadle can do no wrong : which could not fail to have been both pleasurable and profitable to [the right - minded reader]6731-the right - minded reader but which [he]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words is unfortunately compelled , by want of time and space , to postpone to some more convenient and fitting opportunity ; on the arrival of which , [he]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words will be prepared to show , that [a beadle properly constituted]6732-a beadle properly constituted : that is to say , [a parochial beadle]6733-a parochial beadle , attached to [a parochial workhouse]6734-a parochial workhouse , and attending in [his]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words official capacity [the parochial church]6735-the parochial church : is , in right and virtue of [his]6727-the historian whose pen traces these words office , possessed of all the excellences and best qualities of humanity ; and that to none of those excellences , can [mere companies]6736-mere companies '[2373-court - of - law beadles] beadles , or [court - of - law beadles]2373-court - of - law beadles , or even [chapel - of - ease beadles]2374-chapel - of - ease beadles save the last , and they in a very lowly and inferior degree , lay the remotest sustainable claim . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had re - counted the teaspoons , re - weighed the sugar - tongs , made a closer inspection of the milk - pot , and ascertained to a nicety the exact condition of the furniture , down to the very horse - hair seats of the chairs ; and had repeated each process full half a dozen times ; before [he]130-mr. bumble began to think that it was time for [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney to return . Thinking begets thinking ; as there were no sounds of [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney 's approach , it occured to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble that it would be an innocent and virtuous way of spending the time , if [he]130-mr. bumble were further to allay [his]130-mr. bumble curiousity by a cursory glance at the interior of [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney 's chest of drawers . Having listened at the keyhole , to assure [himself]130-mr. bumble that [nobody]354-nobody was approaching [the chamber]6572-the chamber , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , beginning at the bottom , proceeded to make [himself]130-mr. bumble acquainted with the contents of the three long drawers : which , being filled with various garments of good fashion and texture , carefully preserved between two layers of old newspapers , speckled with dried lavender : seemed to yield [him]130-mr. bumble exceeding satisfaction . Arriving , in course of time , at the right - hand corner drawer in which was the key , and beholding therein a small padlocked box , which , being shaken , gave forth a pleasant sound , as of the chinking of coin , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble returned with a stately walk to the fireplace ; and , resuming [his]130-mr. bumble old attitude , said , with a grave and determined air , ' [I]130-mr. bumble 'll do it ! '[130-mr. bumble] [He]130-mr. bumble followed up this remarkable declaration , by shaking [his]130-mr. bumble head in a waggish manner for ten minutes , as though [he]130-mr. bumble were remonstrating with [himself]130-mr. bumble for being such a pleasant dog ; and then , [he]130-mr. bumble took a view of [his]130-mr. bumble legs in profile , with much seeming pleasure and interest . [He]130-mr. bumble was still placidly engaged in this latter survey , when [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , hurrying into [the room]432-the room , threw [herself]221-mrs. corney , in a breathless state , on a chair by the fireside , and covering [her]221-mrs. corney eyes with one hand , placed the other over [her]221-mrs. corney heart , and gasped for breath . ' [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , stooping over [the matron]2062-the matron , ' what is this , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? Has anything happened , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? Pray answer [me]130-mr. bumble : [I]130-mr. bumble 'm[130-mr. bumble] on - on - ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in [his]130-mr. bumble alarm , could not immediately think of the word '[130-mr. bumble] tenterhooks , ' so [he]130-mr. bumble said '[130-mr. bumble] broken bottles . ' '[130-mr. bumble] Oh , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ! ' cried [the lady]679-the lady , '[130-mr. bumble] [I]0-i have been so dreadfully put out ! ' '[0-i] Put out , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; '[0-i] who has dared to - ? [I]0-i know ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , checking [himself]130-mr. bumble , with native majesty , '[0-i] this is [them]2380-them [wicious paupers]2381-wicious paupers ! ' '[2380-them] It 's dreadful to think of ! ' said [the lady]679-the lady , shuddering . '[2380-them] Then do n't think of it , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't help it , ' whimpered [the lady]679-the lady . '[0-i] Then take something , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble soothingly . '[4974-ma'am] A little of the wine ? ' '[4974-ma'am] Not for [the world]4589-the world ! ' replied [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . '[0-i] [I]0-i could n't , - oh ! The top shelf in the right - hand corner - oh ! ' Uttering these words , [the good lady]4866-the good lady pointed , distractedly , to the cupboard , and underwent a convulsion from internal spasms . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble rushed to [the closet]2093-the closet ; and , snatching a pint green - glass bottle from the shelf thus incoherently indicated , filled a tea - cup with its contents , and held it to [the lady]679-the lady 's lips . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm better now , '[221-mrs. corney] said [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , falling back , after drinking half of it . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble raised [his]130-mr. bumble eyes piously to the ceiling in thankfulness ; and , bringing them down again to the brim of the cup , lifted it to [his]130-mr. bumble nose . ' Peppermint , '[221-mrs. corney] exclaimed [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , in a faint voice , smiling gently on the beadle as [she]221-mrs. corney spoke . ' Try it ! There 's a little - a little something else in it . '[221-mrs. corney] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble tasted the medicine with a doubtful look ; smacked [his]130-mr. bumble lips ; took another taste ; and put the cup down empty . ' It 's very comforting , '[221-mrs. corney] said [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . ' Very much so indeed , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle . As [he]130-mr. bumble spoke , [he]130-mr. bumble drew a chair beside [the matron]2062-the matron , and tenderly inquired what had happened to distress [her]2062-the matron . ' Nothing , '[221-mrs. corney] replied [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . ' [I]221-mrs. corney am [a foolish , excitable , weak creetur]6746-a foolish , excitable , weak creetur . '[221-mrs. corney] ' Not weak , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] retorted [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , drawing [his]130-mr. bumble chair a little closer . ' Are [you]221-mrs. corney [a weak creetur]6748-a weak creetur , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney ? '[130-mr. bumble] ' [We]6749-we are [all weak creeturs]6750-all weak creeturs , '[221-mrs. corney] said [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , laying down a general principle . ' So [we]6749-we are , '[389-the beadle] said [the beadle]389-the beadle . Nothing was said on either side , for a minute or two afterwards . By the expiration of that time , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had illustrated the position by removing [his]130-mr. bumble left arm from the back of [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney 's chair , where it had previously rested , to [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney 's apron - string , round which it gradually became entwined . ' [We]6749-we are [all weak creeturs]6750-all weak creeturs , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney sighed . ' Do n't sigh , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' [I]221-mrs. corney ca n't help it , '[221-mrs. corney] said [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney . And [she]221-mrs. corney sighed again . ' This is [a very comfortable room]6752-a very comfortable room , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble looking round . ' [Another room]6754-another room , and this , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , would be a complete thing . '[130-mr. bumble] ' It would be too much for one , '[679-the lady] murmured [the lady]679-the lady . ' But not for two , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[679-the lady] rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in soft accents . ' Eh , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney ? '[130-mr. bumble] [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney drooped [her]221-mrs. corney head , when [the beadle]389-the beadle said this ; [the beadle]389-the beadle drooped [his]389-the beadle , to get a view of [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney 's face . [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , with great propriety , turned [her]221-mrs. corney head away , and released [her]221-mrs. corney hand to get at [her]221-mrs. corney pocket - handkerchief ; but insensibly replaced it in that of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' The board allows [you]221-mrs. corney coals , do n't [they]6757-they , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney ? '[389-the beadle] inquired [the beadle]389-the beadle , affectionately pressing [her]221-mrs. corney hand . ' And candles , '[221-mrs. corney] replied [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , slightly returning the pressure . ' Coals , candles , and [house]6758-house - rent free , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' Oh , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , what [an Angel]6759-an angel [you]221-mrs. corney are ! '[130-mr. bumble] [The lady]679-the lady was not proof against this burst of feeling . [She]679-the lady sank into [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's arms ; and [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman in [his]130-mr. bumble agitation , imprinted a passionate kiss upon [her]679-the lady chaste nose . ' Such porochial perfection ! '[130-mr. bumble] exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , rapturously . ' [You]221-mrs. corney know that [Mr. Slout]237-mr. slout is worse to - night , [[my]130-mr. bumble fascinator]6760-my fascinator ? '[130-mr. bumble] ' Yes , '[221-mrs. corney] replied [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , bashfully . ' [He]4691-that gentleman ca n't live a week , [the doctor]5019-the doctor says , '[130-mr. bumble] pursued [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' [He]4691-that gentleman is [the master of this establishment]6762-the master of this establishment ; [his]4691-that gentleman death will cause a wacancy ; that wacancy must be filled up . Oh , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , what a prospect this opens ! What a opportunity for a jining of hearts and [housekeepings]6763-housekeepings ! '[221-mrs. corney] [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney sobbed . ' The little word ? '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , bending over [the bashful beauty]2394-the bashful beauty . ' The one little , little , little word , [[my]130-mr. bumble blessed [Corney]221-mrs. corney]6764-my blessed corney ? '[130-mr. bumble] ' [Ye]221-mrs. corney - ye - yes ! '[2062-the matron] sighed out [the matron]2062-the matron . ' One more , '[2062-the matron] pursued [the beadle]389-the beadle ; ' compose [your]221-mrs. corney darling feelings for only one more . When is it to come off ? '[221-mrs. corney] [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney twice essayed to speak : and twice failed . At length summoning up courage , [she]221-mrs. corney threw [her]221-mrs. corney arms around [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's neck , and said , it might be as soon as ever [he]130-mr. bumble pleased , and that [he]130-mr. bumble was ' a irresistible duck . '[221-mrs. corney] Matters being thus amicably and satisfactorily arranged , the contract was solemnly ratified in another teacupful of the peppermint mixture ; which was rendered the more necessary , by the flutter and agitation of [the lady]679-the lady 's spirits . While it was being disposed of , [she]221-mrs. corney acquainted [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble with [the old woman]4576-the old woman 's decease . ' Very good , '[4691-that gentleman] said [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman , sipping [his]4691-that gentleman peppermint ; ' [I]4691-that gentleman 'll call at [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry 's as [I]4691-that gentleman go [home]4804-home , and tell [him]130-mr. bumble to send to - morrow morning . Was it that as frightened [you]679-the lady , [love]6766-love ? '[4691-that gentleman] ' It was n't anything particular , [dear]769-dear , '[679-the lady] said [the lady]679-the lady evasively . ' It must have been something , love , '[130-mr. bumble] urged [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' Wo n't [you]130-mr. bumble tell [your]130-mr. bumble own B. ? '[130-mr. bumble] ' Not now , '[679-the lady] rejoined [the lady]679-the lady ; ' one of these days . After [we]2403-we 're[679-the lady] married , [dear]769-dear . ' '[769-dear] After [we]2403-we 're married ! '[130-mr. bumble] exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' It was n't any impudence from any of [them]2405-them [male paupers]6768-male paupers as - '[130-mr. bumble] ' No , no , love ! '[679-the lady] interposed [the lady]679-the lady , hastily . ' If [I]130-mr. bumble thought it was , '[130-mr. bumble] continued [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; ' if [I]130-mr. bumble thought as any one of ['em]2405-them[130-mr. bumble] had dared to lift [his]130-mr. bumble wulgar eyes to that lovely countenance - ' '[130-mr. bumble] [They]2405-them would n't have dared to do it , love , ' responded [the lady]679-the lady . '[2405-them] [They]2405-them had better not ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , clenching [his]130-mr. bumble fist . '[2405-them] Let [me]0-i see [any man , porochial or extra - porochial]2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial , as would presume to do it ; and [I]0-i can tell [him]2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial that [he]2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial would n't do it a second time ! ' Unembellished by any violence of gesticulation , this might have seemed no very high compliment to [the lady]679-the lady 's charms ; but , as [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble accompanied the threat with many warlike gestures , [she]679-the lady was much touched with this proof of [his]130-mr. bumble devotion , and protested , with great admiration , that [he]130-mr. bumble was indeed a dove . The dove then turned up [his]130-mr. bumble coat - collar , and put on [his]130-mr. bumble cocked hat ; and , having exchanged a long and affectionate embrace with [[his]130-mr. bumble future partner]6771-his future partner , once again braved the cold wind of the night : merely pausing , for a few minutes , in [[the male paupers]6772-the male paupers '[2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial] ward]6773-the male paupers ' ward , to abuse [them]2405-them a little , with the view of satisfying [himself]0-i that [he]0-i could fill [the office of [workhouse - master]2408-workhouse - master]2407-the office of workhouse - master with needful acerbity . Assured of [his]0-i qualifications , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble left [the building]644-the building with a light heart , and bright visions of [his]0-i future promotion : which served to occupy [his]0-i mind until [he]0-i reached [the shop of [the undertaker]481-the undertaker]2410-the shop of the undertaker . Now , [Mr.]2412-mr. and [Mrs. Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry having gone out to tea and supper : and [Noah Claypole]134-noah not being at any time disposed to take upon [himself]134-noah a greater amount of physical exertion than is necessary to a convenient performance of the two functions of eating and drinking , [the shop]675-the shop was not closed , although it was past the usual hour of shutting - up . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble tapped with [his]130-mr. bumble cane on the counter several times ; but , attracting no attention , and beholding a light shining through the glass - window of [the little parlour at the back of [the shop]675-the shop]2414-the little parlour at the back of the shop , [he]130-mr. bumble made bold to peep in and see what was going forward ; and when [he]130-mr. bumble saw what was going forward , [he]130-mr. bumble was not a little surprised . The cloth was laid for supper ; the table was covered with bread and butter , plates and glasses ; a porter - pot and a wine - bottle . At the upper end of the table , [Mr. Noah Claypole]134-noah lolled negligently in an easy - chair , with [his]134-noah legs thrown over one of the arms : an open clasp - knife in one hand , and a mass of buttered bread in the other . Close beside [him]134-noah stood [Charlotte]158-charlotte , opening oysters from a barrel : which [Mr. Claypole]134-noah condescended to swallow , with remarkable avidity . A more than ordinary redness in the region of [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman 's nose , and a kind of fixed wink in [his]134-noah right eye , denoted that [he]134-noah was in a slight degree intoxicated ; these symptoms were confirmed by the intense relish with which [he]134-noah took [his]134-noah oysters , for which nothing but a strong appreciation of their cooling properties , in cases of internal fever , could have sufficiently accounted . ' Here 's [a delicious fat one]6774-a delicious fat one , [Noah]134-noah , [dear]769-dear ! '[158-charlotte] said [Charlotte]158-charlotte ; ' try [him]134-noah , do ; only this one . '[158-charlotte] ' What a delicious thing is a oyster ! '[134-noah] remarked [Mr. Claypole]134-noah , after [he]134-noah had swallowed it . ' What a pity it is , a number of 'em[158-charlotte] should ever make [you]158-charlotte feel uncomfortable ; is n't it , [Charlotte]158-charlotte ? ' '[158-charlotte] It 's quite a cruelty , ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte . '[158-charlotte] So it is , ' acquiesced [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . '[158-charlotte] An't [yer]134-noah fond of oysters ? ' '[134-noah] Not overmuch , ' replied [Charlotte]158-charlotte . '[0-i] [I]0-i like to see [you]134-noah eat 'em , [Noah]134-noah dear , better than eating 'em[158-charlotte] [myself]0-i . ' '[0-i] Lor ! ' said [Noah]134-noah , reflectively ; '[0-i] how queer ! ' '[0-i] Have another , ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte . '[0-i] Here 's [one with such a beautiful , delicate beard]2417-one with such a beautiful , delicate beard ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't manage any more , ' said [Noah]134-noah . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm very sorry . Come here , [Charlotte]158-charlotte , and [I]130-mr. bumble 'll kiss [yer]134-noah . '[130-mr. bumble] ' What ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , bursting into [the room]432-the room . ' Say that again , [sir]4564-sir . '[130-mr. bumble] [Charlotte]158-charlotte uttered a scream , and hid [her]158-charlotte face in [her]158-charlotte apron . [Mr. Claypole]134-noah , without making any further change in [his]134-noah position than suffering [his]134-noah legs to reach the ground , gazed at the beadle in drunken terror . ' Say it again , [you]4564-sir wile , [owdacious fellow]6777-owdacious fellow ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . ' How dare [you]130-mr. bumble mention such a thing , [sir]4564-sir ? And how dare [you]130-mr. bumble encourage [him]4564-sir , [[you]4564-sir insolent minx]6779-you insolent minx ? Kiss [her]4564-sir ! '[130-mr. bumble] exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in strong indignation . ' Faugh ! '[130-mr. bumble] ' [I]134-noah did n't mean to do it ! '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah , blubbering . ' [She]4564-sir 's always a - kissing of [me]134-noah , whether [I]134-noah like it , or not . '[134-noah] ' Oh , [Noah]134-noah , '[158-charlotte] cried [Charlotte]158-charlotte , reproachfully . ' [Yer]4564-sir are ; [yer]4564-sir know [yer]4564-sir are ! '[134-noah] retorted [Noah]134-noah . ' [She]4564-sir 's always a - doin' of it , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [sir]4564-sir ; [she]4564-sir chucks [me]134-noah under the chin , please , [sir]4564-sir ; and makes all manner of love ! '[134-noah] ' Silence ! '[130-mr. bumble] cried [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , sternly . ' Take [yourself]134-noah [downstairs]681-downstairs , [ma'am]4974-ma'am . [Noah]134-noah , [you]134-noah shut up [the shop]675-the shop ; say another word till [[your]134-noah master]865-your master comes [home]4804-home , at [your]134-noah peril ; and , when [he]865-your master does come [home]4804-home , tell [him]865-your master that [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble said [he]865-your master was to send [a old woman]6788-a old woman 's shell after breakfast to - morrow morning . Do [you]134-noah hear [sir]4564-sir ? Kissing ! '[130-mr. bumble] cried [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , holding up [his]130-mr. bumble hands . ' The sin and wickedness of [the lower orders in [this porochial district]6791-this porochial district]6790-the lower orders in this porochial district is frightful ! If [Parliament]238-parliament do n't take [their]6792-their abominable courses under consideration , [this country]6793-this country 's ruined , and the character of [the peasantry]6794-the peasantry gone for ever ! '[130-mr. bumble] With these words , [the beadle]389-the beadle strode , with a lofty and gloomy air , from [[the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's premises]2421-the undertaker 's premises . And now that [we]2422-we have accompanied [him]2423-him so far on [[his]2423-him road [home]4804-home]2424-his road home , and have made all necessary preparations for [the old woman]4576-the old woman 's funeral , let [us]2422-we set on foot a few inquires after [young Oliver Twist]123-oliver , and ascertain whether [he]2423-him be still lying in [the ditch where [Toby Crackit]209-toby left [him]2423-him]2427-the ditch where toby crackit left him . CHAPTER XXVIII LOOKS AFTER [OLIVER]123-oliver , AND PROCEEDS WITH [HIS]2423-him ADVENTURES ' Wolves tear [your]135-monks throats ! '[135-monks] muttered [Sikes]135-monks , grinding [his]135-monks teeth . ' [I]135-monks wish [I]135-monks was among some of [you]135-monks ; [you]135-monks 'd howl [the hoarser]6795-the hoarser for it . '[135-monks] As [Sikes]135-monks growled forth this imprecation , with the most desperate ferocity that [his]135-monks desperate nature was capable of , [he]135-monks rested the body of [the wounded boy]2428-the wounded boy across [his]135-monks bended knee ; and turned [his]135-monks head , for an instant , to look back at [[his]135-monks pursuers]5303-his pursuers . There was little to be made out , in the mist and darkness ; but the loud shouting of [men]416-men vibrated through the air , and the barking of the neighbouring dogs , roused by the sound of the alarm bell , resounded in every direction . ' Stop , [you]209-toby white - livered hound ! '[1469-the robber] cried [the robber]1469-the robber , shouting after [Toby Crackit]209-toby , who , making the best use of [his]209-toby long legs , was already ahead . ' Stop ! '[1469-the robber] The repetition of the word , brought [Toby]209-toby to a dead stand - still . For [he]209-toby was not quite satisfied that [he]209-toby was beyond the range of pistol - shot ; and [Sikes]135-monks was in no mood to be played with . ' Bear a hand with [the boy]437-the boy , '[135-monks] cried [Sikes]135-monks , beckoning furiously to [his]135-monks confederate . ' Come back ! '[209-toby] [Toby]209-toby made a show of returning ; but ventured , in a low voice , broken for want of breath , to intimate considerable reluctance as [he]209-toby came slowly along . ' Quicker ! '[135-monks] cried [Sikes]135-monks , laying [the boy]437-the boy in a dry ditch at [his]209-toby feet , and drawing a pistol from [his]135-monks pocket . ' Do n't play booty with [me]135-monks . '[135-monks] At this moment the noise grew louder . [Sikes]135-monks , again looking round , could discern that [the men who had given chase]2433-the men who had given chase were already climbing the gate of [the field in which [he]135-monks stood]2434-the field in which he stood ; and that a couple of dogs were some paces in advance of [them]2433-the men who had given chase . ' It 's all up , [Bill]161-sikes ! '[209-toby] cried [Toby]209-toby ; ' drop [the kid]6219-the kid , and show 'em[209-toby] [your]135-monks heels . ' With this parting advice , [Mr. Crackit]209-toby , preferring the chance of being shot by [[his]209-toby friend]839-his friend , to the certainty of being taken by [[his]209-toby enemies]6799-his enemies , fairly turned tail , and darted off at full speed . [Sikes]161-sikes clenched [his]161-sikes teeth ; took one look around ; threw over the prostrate form of [Oliver]123-oliver , the cape in which [he]135-monks had been hurriedly muffled ; ran along the front of the hedge , as if to distract the attention of [those behind]6800-those behind , from the spot where [the boy]437-the boy lay ; paused , for a second , before another hedge which met it at right angles ; and whirling [his]135-monks pistol high into the air , cleared it at a bound , and was gone . '[209-toby] Ho , ho , there ! ' cried [a tremulous voice in the rear]6802-a tremulous voice in the rear . '[209-toby] [Pincher]239-pincher ! [Neptune]240-neptune ! Come here , come here ! ' The dogs , who , in common with [[their]6803-their masters]5774-their masters , seemed to have no particular relish for the sport in which [they]6803-their were engaged , readily answered to the command . [Three men]6805-three men , who had by this time advanced some distance into [the field]6806-the field , stopped to take counsel together . '[0-i] [My]0-i advice , or , leastways , [I]0-i should say , [my]0-i orders , is , ' said [the fattest man of the party]6807-the fattest man of the party , '[2435-we] that [we]2435-we ' mediately go [home]4804-home again . '[2436-a shorter man] ' [I]2436-a shorter man am agreeable to anything which is agreeable to [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , '[2436-a shorter man] said [a shorter man]2436-a shorter man ; who was by no means of a slim figure , and who was very pale in the face , and very polite : as [frightened men]2437-frightened men frequently are . ' [I]2436-a shorter man should n't wish to appear ill - mannered , [gentlemen]1328-gentlemen , '[2436-a shorter man] said the third , who had called the dogs back , ' [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles ought to know . '[2436-a shorter man] ' Certainly , '[2438-the shorter man] replied [the shorter man]2438-the shorter man ; ' and whatever [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles says , it is n't [our]2435-we place to contradict [him]241-mr. giles . No , no , [I]2438-the shorter man know [my]2438-the shorter man sitiwation ! Thank [my]2438-the shorter man stars , [I]2438-the shorter man know [my]2438-the shorter man sitiwation . '[2438-the shorter man] To tell the truth , [the little man]6557-the little man did seem to know [his]6557-the little man situation , and to know perfectly well that it was by no means a desirable one ; for [his]6557-the little man teeth chattered in [his]6557-the little man head as [he]6557-the little man spoke . ' [You]242-brittles are afraid , [Brittles]242-brittles , '[241-mr. giles] said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . ' [I]242-brittles an't , '[242-brittles] said [Brittles]242-brittles . ' [You]242-brittles are , '[241-mr. giles] said [Giles]241-mr. giles . ' [You]242-brittles 're[241-mr. giles] a falsehood , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , ' said [Brittles]242-brittles . '[241-mr. giles] [You]2440-you 're a lie , [Brittles]242-brittles , '[241-mr. giles] said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . Now , these four retorts arose from [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles 's taunt ; and [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles 's taunt had arisen from [his]241-mr. giles indignation at having the responsibility of going [home]4804-home again , imposed upon [himself]241-mr. giles under cover of a compliment . [The third man]2442-the third man brought the dispute to a close , most philosophically . ' [I]2442-the third man 'll tell [you]242-brittles what it is , [gentlemen]1328-gentlemen , '[2442-the third man] said [he]2442-the third man , ' [we]1328-gentlemen 're[2442-the third man] all afraid . ' '[2442-the third man] Speak for [yourself]241-mr. giles , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , who was the palest of [the party]6050-the party . '[2442-the third man] So [I]0-i do , ' replied [the man]4928-the man . '[0-i] It 's natural and proper to be afraid , under such circumstances . [I]0-i am . ' '[0-i] So am [I]0-i , ' said [Brittles]242-brittles ; '[0-i] only there 's no call to tell [a man]469-a man [he]469-a man is , so bounceably . ' These frank admissions softened [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , who at once owned that [he]241-mr. giles was afraid ; upon which , [they]1328-gentlemen [all three]1560-all three faced about , and ran back again with the completest unanimity , until [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles who had the shortest wind of the party , as was encumbered with a pitchfork most handsomely insisted on stopping , to make an apology for [his]241-mr. giles hastiness of speech . '[469-a man] But it 's wonderful , ' said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , when [he]0-i had explained , '[469-a man] what [a man]469-a man will do , when [his]469-a man blood is up . [I]0-i should have committed murder - [I]0-i know [I]0-i should - if [we]2446-we 'd caught one of [them]2447-them rascals . ' As [the other two]2016-the other two were impressed with a similar presentiment ; and as [their]2016-the other two blood , like [his]241-mr. giles , had all gone down again ; some speculation ensued upon the cause of this sudden change in [their]2016-the other two temperament . '[0-i] [I]0-i know what it was , ' said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles ; '[0-i] it was the gate . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i should n't wonder if it was , ' exclaimed [Brittles]242-brittles , catching at the idea . '[0-i] [You]2448-you may depend upon it , ' said [Giles]241-mr. giles , '[2448-you] that that gate stopped the flow of the excitement . [I]0-i felt all mine suddenly going away , as [I]0-i was climbing over [it]2449-it . ' By a remarkable coincidence , [the other two]2016-the other two had been visited with the same unpleasant sensation at that precise moment . It was quite obvious , therefore , that it was the gate ; especially as there was no doubt regarding the time at which the change had taken place , because [all three]1560-all three remembered that [they]1560-all three had come in sight of [the robbers]6817-the robbers at the instant of its occurance . This dialogue was held between [the two men who had surprised [the burglars]6819-the burglars]6818-the two men who had surprised the burglars , and [a travelling tinker who had been sleeping in [an outhouse]6821-an outhouse , and who had been roused , together with [[his]241-mr. giles two mongrel curs]6822-his two mongrel curs]6820-a travelling tinker who had been sleeping in an outhouse , and who had been roused , together with his two mongrel curs , to join in the pursuit . [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles acted in the double capacity of [butler]6823-butler and [steward]6824-steward to [the old lady of [the mansion]6826-the mansion]6825-the old lady of the mansion ; [Brittles]242-brittles was [a lad of all - work]6827-a lad of all - work : who , having entered [her]6825-the old lady of the mansion service [a mere child]928-a mere child , was treated as [a promising young boy]6829-a promising young boy still , though [he]242-brittles was something past thirty . Encouraging [each other]507-each other with such converse as this ; but , keeping very close together , notwithstanding , and looking apprehensively round , whenever a fresh gust rattled through the boughs ; [the three men]6831-the three men hurried back to a tree , behind which [they]6831-the three men had left [their]6831-the three men lantern , lest its light should inform [the thieves]5400-the thieves in what direction to fire . Catching up the light , [they]6831-the three men made the best of [their]6831-the three men way [home]4804-home , at a good round trot ; and long after [their]6831-the three men dusky forms had ceased to be discernible , the light might have been seen twinkling and dancing in the distance , like some exhalation of the damp and gloomy atmosphere through which it was swiftly borne . The air grew colder , as day came slowly on ; and the mist rolled along the ground like a dense cloud of smoke . The grass was wet ; [the pathways]6834-the pathways , and low places , were all mire and water ; the damp breath of an unwholesome wind went languidly by , with a hollow moaning . Still , [Oliver]123-oliver lay motionless and insensible on the spot where [Sikes]161-sikes had left [him]123-oliver . Morning drew on apace . The air become more sharp and piercing , as its first dull hue - the death of night , rather than the birth of day - glimmered faintly in the sky . The objects which had looked dim and terrible in the darkness , grew more and more defined , and gradually resolved into their familiar shapes . The rain came down , thick and fast , and pattered noisily among the leafless bushes . But , [Oliver]123-oliver felt it not , as it beat against [him]123-oliver ; for [he]123-oliver still lay stretched , helpless and unconscious , on [his]123-oliver bed of clay . At length , a low cry of pain broke the stillness that prevailed ; and uttering it , [the boy]437-the boy awoke . [His]437-the boy left arm , rudely bandaged in a shawl , hung heavy and useless at [his]437-the boy side ; the bandage was saturated with blood . [He]437-the boy was so weak , that [he]437-the boy could scarcely raise [himself]437-the boy into a sitting posture ; when [he]437-the boy had done so , [he]437-the boy looked feebly round for help , and groaned with pain . Trembling in every joint , from cold and exhaustion , [he]437-the boy made an effort to stand upright ; but , shuddering from head to foot , fell prostrate on [the ground]6266-the ground . After a short return of the stupor in which [he]437-the boy had been so long plunged , [Oliver]123-oliver : urged by a creeping sickness at [his]437-the boy heart , which seemed to warn [him]437-the boy that if [he]437-the boy lay there , [he]437-the boy must surely die : got upon [his]437-the boy feet , and essayed to walk . [His]437-the boy head was dizzy , and [he]437-the boy staggered to and fro like [a drunken man]6837-a drunken man . But [he]437-the boy kept up , nevertheless , and , with [his]437-the boy head drooping languidly on [his]437-the boy breast , went stumbling onward , [he]437-the boy knew not whither . And now , hosts of bewildering and confused ideas came crowding on [his]437-the boy mind . [He]437-the boy seemed to be still walking between [Sikes]161-sikes and [Crackit]209-toby , who were angrily disputing - for the very words [they]6838-them said , sounded in [his]437-the boy ears ; and when [he]437-the boy caught [his]437-the boy own attention , as it were , by making some violent effort to save [himself]437-the boy from falling , [he]437-the boy found that [he]437-the boy was talking to [them]6838-them . Then , [he]437-the boy was alone with [Sikes]161-sikes , plodding on as on the previous day ; and as [shadowy people]6839-shadowy people passed [them]6838-them , [he]437-the boy felt [the robber]1469-the robber 's grasp upon [his]437-the boy wrist . Suddenly , [he]437-the boy started back at the report of firearms ; there rose into the air , loud cries and shouts ; lights gleamed before [his]437-the boy eyes ; all was noise and tumult , as some unseen hand bore [him]437-the boy hurriedly away . Through all these rapid visions , there ran an undefined , uneasy consciousness of pain , which wearied and tormented [him]437-the boy incessantly . Thus [he]437-the boy staggered on , creeping , almost mechanically , between the bars of gates , or through hedge - gaps as they came in [his]437-the boy way , until [he]437-the boy reached [a road]6327-a road . Here the rain began to fall so heavily , that it roused [him]437-the boy . [He]437-the boy looked about , and saw that at no great distance there was [a house]1941-a house , which perhaps [he]437-the boy could reach . Pitying [his]437-the boy condition , [they]6839-shadowy people might have compassion on [him]437-the boy ; and if [they]6839-shadowy people did not , it would be better , [he]437-the boy thought , to die near [human beings]6843-human beings , than in [the lonely open fields]6844-the lonely open fields . [He]437-the boy summoned up all [his]437-the boy strength for one last trial , and bent [his]437-the boy faltering steps towards [it]1941-a house . As [he]437-the boy drew nearer to [this house]1458-this house , a feeling come over [him]437-the boy that [he]437-the boy had seen [it]1458-this house before . [He]437-the boy remembered nothing of [its]1458-this house details ; but the shape and aspect of [the building]644-the building seemed familiar to [him]437-the boy . That garden wall ! On the grass inside , [he]437-the boy had fallen on [his]437-the boy knees last night , and prayed [the two men]2011-the two men 's mercy . It was [the very house]6848-the very house [they]2011-the two men had attempted to rob . [Oliver]123-oliver felt such fear come over [him]123-oliver when [he]123-oliver recognised [the place]4925-the place , that , for the instant , [he]123-oliver forgot the agony of [his]123-oliver wound , and thought only of flight . Flight ! [He]123-oliver could scarcely stand : and if [he]123-oliver were in full possession of all the best powers of [his]123-oliver slight and youthful frame , whither could [he]123-oliver fly ? [He]123-oliver pushed against the garden - gate ; it was unlocked , and swung open on [its]1458-this house hinges . [He]123-oliver tottered across [the lawn]6113-the lawn ; climbed the steps ; knocked faintly at the door ; and , [his]123-oliver whole strength failing [him]123-oliver , sunk down against one of the pillars of [the little portico]6851-the little portico . It happened that about this time , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , [Brittles]242-brittles , and [the tinker]6852-the tinker , were recruiting [themselves]6853-themselves , after the fatigues and terrors of the night , with tea and sundries , in [the kitchen]842-the kitchen . Not that it was [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles 's habit to admit to too great familiarity [the humbler servants]6855-the humbler servants : towards whom it was rather [his]241-mr. giles wo nt to deport [himself]241-mr. giles with a lofty affability , which , while it gratified , could not fail to remind [them]6855-the humbler servants of [his]241-mr. giles superior position in [society]855-society . But , death , fires , and burglary , make [all men]6857-all men equals ; so [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles sat with [his]241-mr. giles legs stretched out before the kitchen fender , leaning [his]241-mr. giles left arm on the table , while , with [his]241-mr. giles right , [he]241-mr. giles illustrated a circumstantial and minute account of the robbery , to which [[his]241-mr. giles bearers]6858-his bearers but especially [the cook]6859-the cook and [housemaid , who were of the party]6860-housemaid , who were of the party listened with breathless interest . '[0-i] It was about half - past two , ' said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , '[0-i] or [I]0-i would n't swear that it might n't have been a little nearer three , when [I]0-i woke up , and , turning round in [my]0-i bed , as it might be so , here [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles turned round in [his]241-mr. giles chair , and pulled the corner of the table - cloth over [him]241-mr. giles to imitate bed - clothes , [I]0-i fancied [I]0-i heerd a noise . ' At this point of the narrative [the cook]6859-the cook turned pale , and asked [the housemaid]6862-the housemaid to shut the door : who asked [Brittles]242-brittles , who asked [the tinker , who pretended not to hear]6863-the tinker , who pretended not to hear . '[0-i] - Heerd a noise , ' continued [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . '[0-i] [I]0-i says , at first , " This is illusion " ; and was composing [myself]0-i off to sleep , when [I]0-i heerd the noise again , distinct . ' '[0-i] What sort of a noise ? ' asked [the cook]6859-the cook . '[0-i] A kind of a busting noise , ' replied [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , looking round [him]6859-the cook . '[0-i] More like the noise of powdering a iron bar on a nutmeg - grater , ' suggested [Brittles]242-brittles . '[0-i] It was , when [you]2450-you heerd it , [sir]4564-sir , ' rejoined [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles ; '[2450-you] but , at this time , it had a busting sound . [I]0-i turned down the clothes ' ; continued [Giles]241-mr. giles , rolling back the table - cloth , '[0-i] sat up in bed ; and listened . ' [The cook]6859-the cook and [housemaid]6866-housemaid simultaneously ejaculated '[0-i] Lor ! ' and drew [their]6867-their chairs closer together . '[0-i] [I]0-i heerd it now , quite apparent , ' resumed [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . '[0-i] " [Somebody]5443-somebody , " [I]0-i says , " is forcing of a door , or window ; what 's to be done ? [I]0-i 'll call up [that poor lad]2453-that poor lad , [Brittles]242-brittles , and save [him]2453-that poor lad from being murdered in [his]2453-that poor lad bed ; or [his]2453-that poor lad throat , " [I]0-i says , " may be cut from [his]2453-that poor lad right ear to [his]2453-that poor lad left , without [his]2453-that poor lad ever knowing it . " ' Here , all eyes were turned upon [Brittles]242-brittles , who fixed [his]242-brittles upon [the speaker]5548-the speaker , and stared at [him]242-brittles , with [his]242-brittles mouth wide open , and [his]242-brittles face expressive of the most unmitigated horror . '[0-i] [I]0-i tossed off the clothes , ' said [Giles]241-mr. giles , throwing away the table - cloth , and looking very hard at [the cook]6859-the cook and [housemaid]6866-housemaid , '[0-i] got softly out of bed ; drew on a pair of - ' '[2454-ladies present] [Ladies present]2454-ladies present , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , ' murmured [the tinker]6852-the tinker . '[241-mr. giles] - Of shoes , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Giles]241-mr. giles , turning upon [him]6852-the tinker , and laying great emphasis on the word ; '[241-mr. giles] seized the loaded pistol that always goes [upstairs]4598-upstairs with the plate - basket ; and walked on tiptoes to [[his]2453-that poor lad room]2457-his room . " [Brittles]242-brittles , " [I]0-i says , when [I]0-i had woke [him]2453-that poor lad , " do n't be frightened ! " ' '[0-i] So [you]0-i did , ' observed [Brittles]242-brittles , in a low voice . '[0-i] " [We]2458-we 're [dead men]5169-dead men , [I]241-mr. giles think , [Brittles]242-brittles , " [I]241-mr. giles says , '[241-mr. giles] continued [Giles]241-mr. giles ; ' " but do n't be frightened . " '[241-mr. giles] ' Was [he]2453-that poor lad frightened ? '[6859-the cook] asked [the cook]6859-the cook . ' Not a bit of it , '[241-mr. giles] replied [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . ' [He]2453-that poor lad was as firm - ah ! pretty near as firm as [I]241-mr. giles was . '[241-mr. giles] ' [I]241-mr. giles should have died at once , [I]241-mr. giles 'm[241-mr. giles] sure , if it had been [me]0-i , ' observed [the housemaid]6862-the housemaid . '[0-i] [You]0-i 're [a woman]6715-a woman , '[242-brittles] retorted [Brittles]242-brittles , plucking up a little . ' [Brittles]242-brittles is right , '[241-mr. giles] said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , nodding [his]241-mr. giles head , approvingly ; ' from [a woman]6715-a woman , nothing else was to be expected . [We]6876-we , being [men]416-men , took a dark lantern that was standing on [Brittle]243-brittle 's hob , and groped [our]6876-we way [downstairs]681-downstairs in the pitch dark , - as it might be so . '[241-mr. giles] [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles had risen from [his]241-mr. giles seat , and taken two steps with [his]241-mr. giles eyes shut , to accompany [his]241-mr. giles description with appropriate action , when [he]241-mr. giles started violently , in common with [the rest of [the company]1053-the company]2460-the rest of the company , and hurried back to [his]241-mr. giles chair . [The cook and housemaid]2462-the cook and housemaid screamed . ' It was a knock , '[241-mr. giles] said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , assuming perfect serenity . ' Open the door , [somebody]5443-somebody . '[241-mr. giles] [Nobody]354-nobody moved . ' It seems a strange sort of a thing , a knock coming at such a time in the morning , '[241-mr. giles] said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , surveying the pale faces which surrounded [him]241-mr. giles , and looking very blank [himself]241-mr. giles ; ' but the door must be opened . Do [you]5443-somebody hear , [somebody]5443-somebody ? '[241-mr. giles] [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , as [he]241-mr. giles spoke , looked at [Brittles]242-brittles ; but [that young man]2464-that young man , being naturally modest , probably considered [himself]2464-that young man [nobody]354-nobody , and so held that the inquiry could not have any application to [him]2464-that young man ; at all events , [he]2464-that young man tendered no reply . [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles directed an appealing glance at [the tinker]6852-the tinker ; but [he]6852-the tinker had suddenly fallen asleep . [The women]6104-the women were out of the question . ' If [Brittles]242-brittles would rather open the door , in the presence of [witnesses]6881-witnesses , '[241-mr. giles] said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , after a short silence , ' [I]241-mr. giles am ready to make one . '[241-mr. giles] ' So am [I]6852-the tinker , '[6852-the tinker] said [the tinker]6852-the tinker , waking up , as suddenly as [he]6852-the tinker had fallen asleep . [Brittles]242-brittles capitulated on these terms ; and [the party]6050-the party being somewhat re - assured by the discovery made on throwing open the shutters that it was now broad day , took [their]6050-the party way [upstairs]4598-upstairs ; with the dogs in front . [The two women , who were afraid to stay below]2471-the two women , who were afraid to stay below , brought up the rear . By the advice of [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , [they]6050-the party all talked very loud , to warn [any evil - disposed person outside]2472-any evil - disposed person outside , that [they]6050-the party were strong in numbers ; and by a master - stoke of policy , originating in the brain of [the same ingenious gentleman]2473-the same ingenious gentleman , the dogs ' tails were well pinched , in [the hall]536-the hall , to make them bark savagely . These precautions having been taken , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles held on fast by [the tinker]6852-the tinker 's arm to prevent [his]6852-the tinker running away , as [he]241-mr. giles pleasantly said , and gave the word of command to open the door . [Brittles]242-brittles obeyed ; [the group]6586-the group , peeping timorously over [each other]507-each other 's shoulders , beheld no more formidable object than [poor little [Oliver Twist]123-oliver , speechless and exhausted , who raised [his]123-oliver heavy eyes , and mutely solicited [their]6586-the group compassion]123-oliver . '[4668-a boy] [A boy]4668-a boy ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , valiantly , pushing [the tinker into the background]6886-the tinker into the background . '[4668-a boy] What 's the matter with the - eh ? - Why - [Brittles]242-brittles - look here - do n't [you]242-brittles know ? ' [Brittles]242-brittles , who had got behind the door to open it , no sooner saw [Oliver]123-oliver , than [he]242-brittles uttered a loud cry . [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , seizing [the boy]437-the boy by one leg and one arm fortunately not the broken limb lugged [him]437-the boy straight into [the hall]536-the hall , and deposited [him]437-the boy at full length on the floor thereof . '[242-brittles] Here [he]4668-a boy is ! ' bawled [Giles]241-mr. giles , calling in a state of great excitement , up the staircase ; '[4668-a boy] here 's [one of [the thieves]5400-the thieves]2475-one of the thieves , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ! Here 's [a thief]1614-a thief , [miss]2479-miss ! Wounded , [miss]2479-miss ! [I]0-i shot [him]4668-a boy , [miss]2479-miss ; and [Brittles]242-brittles held the light . ' '[242-brittles] - In a lantern , [miss]2479-miss , ' cried [Brittles]242-brittles , applying one hand to the side of [his]242-brittles mouth , so that [his]242-brittles voice might travel the better . [The two women - servants]6889-the two women - servants ran [upstairs]4598-upstairs to carry the intelligence that [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles had captured [a robber]6891-a robber ; and [the tinker]6852-the tinker busied [himself]6852-the tinker in endeavouring to restore [Oliver]123-oliver , lest [he]123-oliver should die before [he]123-oliver could be hanged . In the midst of all this noise and commotion , there was heard a sweet female voice , which quelled it in an instant . '[241-mr. giles] [Giles]241-mr. giles ! ' whispered the voice from the stair - head . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm [here]351-here , [miss]2479-miss , '[241-mr. giles] replied [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . ' Do n't be frightened , [miss]2479-miss ; [I]241-mr. giles ai n't much injured . [He]123-oliver did n't make a very desperate resistance , [miss]2479-miss ! [I]241-mr. giles was soon too many for [him]123-oliver . '[241-mr. giles] ' Hush ! '[5568-the young lady] replied [the young lady]5568-the young lady ; ' [you]0-i frighten [[my]5568-the young lady aunt]6897-my aunt as much as [the thieves]5400-the thieves did . Is [the poor creature]6899-the poor creature much hurt ? '[5568-the young lady] ' Wounded desperate , [miss]2479-miss , '[241-mr. giles] replied [Giles]241-mr. giles , with indescribable complacency . ' [He]123-oliver looks as if [he]123-oliver was [a - going]6901-a - going , [miss]2479-miss , '[242-brittles] bawled [Brittles]242-brittles , in the same manner as before . ' Would n't [you]2479-miss like to come and look at [him]123-oliver , [miss]2479-miss , in case [he]123-oliver should ? '[242-brittles] ' Hush , pray ; there 's [a good man]6904-a good man ! '[679-the lady] rejoined [the lady]679-the lady . ' Wait quietly only one instant , while [I]679-the lady speak to [aunt]6905-aunt . '[679-the lady] With a footstep as soft and gentle as the voice , [the speaker]5548-the speaker tripped away . [She]679-the lady soon returned , with the direction that [the wounded person]2486-the wounded person was to be carried , carefully , [upstairs]4598-upstairs to [[Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles 's room]2488-mr. giles 's room ; and that [Brittles]242-brittles was to saddle the pony and betake [himself]242-brittles instantly to [Chertsey]42-chertsey : from which place , [he]242-brittles was to despatch , with all speed , [a constable]2489-a constable and [doctor]5010-doctor . ' But wo n't [you]679-the lady take one look at [him]123-oliver , first , [miss]2479-miss ? '[241-mr. giles] asked [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , with as much pride as if [Oliver]123-oliver were some bird of rare plumage , that [he]241-mr. giles had skilfully brought down . ' Not one little peep , [miss]2479-miss ? '[241-mr. giles] ' Not now , for [the world]4589-the world , '[5568-the young lady] replied [the young lady]5568-the young lady . ' [Poor fellow]863-poor fellow ! Oh ! treat [him]123-oliver kindly , [Giles]241-mr. giles for [my]5568-the young lady sake ! '[5568-the young lady] [The old servant]2492-the old servant looked up at [the speaker]5548-the speaker , as [she]5548-the speaker turned away , with a glance as proud and admiring as if [she]5548-the speaker had been [[his]2492-the old servant own child]2494-his own child . Then , bending over [Oliver]123-oliver , [he]2492-the old servant helped to carry [him]123-oliver [upstairs]4598-upstairs , with the care and solicitude of [a woman]6715-a woman . CHAPTER XXIX HAS AN INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF THE INMATES OF [THE HOUSE]4595-the house , TO WHICH [OLIVER]123-oliver RESORTED In [a handsome room]2498-a handsome room : though [its]2498-a handsome room furniture had rather the air of old - fashioned comfort , than of modern elegance : there sat [two ladies]2499-two ladies at a well - spread breakfast - table . [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , dressed with scrupulous care in a full suit of black , was in attendance upon [them]2499-two ladies . [He]2492-the old servant had taken [his]2492-the old servant station some half - way between the side - board and the breakfast - table ; and , with [his]2492-the old servant body drawn up to its full height , [his]2492-the old servant head thrown back , and inclined the merest trifle on one side , [his]2492-the old servant left leg advanced , and [his]2492-the old servant right hand thrust into [his]2492-the old servant waist - coat , while [his]2492-the old servant left hung down by [his]2492-the old servant side , grasping [a waiter]2500-a waiter , looked like [one who laboured under a very agreeable sense of [his]2492-the old servant own merits and importance]2501-one who laboured under a very agreeable sense of his own merits and importance . Of [the two ladies]2502-the two ladies , [one was well advanced in years]2503-one was well advanced in years ; but the high - backed oaken chair in which [she]2503-one was well advanced in years sat , was not more upright than [she]2503-one was well advanced in years . Dressed with the utmost nicety and precision , in a quaint mixture of by - gone costume , with some slight concessions to the prevailing taste , which rather served to point the old style pleasantly than to impair its effect , [she]2503-one was well advanced in years sat , in a stately manner , with [her]2503-one was well advanced in years hands folded on the table before [her]2503-one was well advanced in years . [Her]2503-one was well advanced in years eyes and age had dimmed but little of their brightness were attentively upon [[her]2503-one was well advanced in years young companion]2504-her young companion . [The younger lady]2505-the younger lady was in the lovely bloom and spring - time of womanhood ; at that age , when , if ever angels be for [God]167-god 's good purposes enthroned in mortal forms , [they]2506-they may be , without impiety , supposed to abide in such as [hers]2503-one was well advanced in years . [She]2503-one was well advanced in years was not past seventeen . Cast in so slight and exquisite a mould ; so mild and gentle ; so pure and beautiful ; [that earth]2507-that earth seemed not [her]2503-one was well advanced in years element , nor its rough creatures [[her]2503-one was well advanced in years fit companions]2508-her fit companions . The very intelligence that shone in [her]2503-one was well advanced in years deep blue eye , and was stamped upon [her]2503-one was well advanced in years noble head , seemed scarcely of [her]2503-one was well advanced in years age , or of [the world]4589-the world ; and yet the changing expression of sweetness and good humour , the thousand lights that played about the face , and left no shadow there ; above all , the smile , the cheerful , happy smile , were made for [Home]4804-home , and fireside peace and happiness . [She]2503-one was well advanced in years was busily engaged in [the little offices of the table]2511-the little offices of the table . Chancing to raise [her]2503-one was well advanced in years eyes as [the elder lady]2512-the elder lady was regarding [her]2503-one was well advanced in years , [she]2503-one was well advanced in years playfully put back [her]2503-one was well advanced in years hair , which was simply braided on [her]2503-one was well advanced in years forehead ; and threw into [her]2503-one was well advanced in years beaming look , such an expression of affection and artless loveliness , that blessed spirits might have smiled to look upon [her]2503-one was well advanced in years . ' And [Brittles]242-brittles has been gone upwards of an hour , has [he]242-brittles ? '[5061-the old lady] asked [the old lady]5061-the old lady , after a pause . ' An hour and twelve minutes , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[241-mr. giles] replied [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , referring to a silver watch , which [he]241-mr. giles drew forth by a black ribbon . ' [He]242-brittles is always slow , '[5061-the old lady] remarked [the old lady]5061-the old lady . ' [Brittles]242-brittles always was [a slow boy]6911-a slow boy , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[2124-the attendant] replied [the attendant]2124-the attendant . And seeing , by the bye , that [Brittles]242-brittles had been [a slow boy for upwards of thirty years]2516-a slow boy for upwards of thirty years , there appeared no great probability of [his]242-brittles ever being [a fast one]2517-a fast one . ' [He]242-brittles gets worse instead of better , [I]2512-the elder lady think , '[2512-the elder lady] said [the elder lady]2512-the elder lady . ' It is very inexcusable in [him]242-brittles if [he]242-brittles stops to play with [any other boys]6913-any other boys , '[5568-the young lady] said [the young lady]5568-the young lady , smiling . [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles was apparently considering the propriety of indulging in a respectful smile [himself]241-mr. giles , when a gig drove up to [the garden]944-the garden - gate : out of which there jumped [a fat gentleman]2521-a fat gentleman , who ran straight up to the door : and who , getting quickly into [the house]4595-the house by some mysterious process , burst into [the room]432-the room , and nearly overturned [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles and the breakfast - table together . ' [I]2524-the fat gentleman never heard of such a thing ! '[2524-the fat gentleman] exclaimed [the fat gentleman]2524-the fat gentleman . ' [[My]2524-the fat gentleman dear]583-my dear [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie - bless [my]2524-the fat gentleman soul - in the silence of the night , too - [I]2524-the fat gentleman never heard of such a thing ! '[2524-the fat gentleman] With these expressions of condolence , [the fat gentleman]2524-the fat gentleman shook hands with [both ladies]2526-both ladies , and drawing up a chair , inquired how [they]2526-both ladies found [themselves]2526-both ladies . ' [You]244-mrs. maylie ought to be dead ; positively dead with the fright , '[2524-the fat gentleman] said [the fat gentleman]2524-the fat gentleman . ' Why did n't [you]244-mrs. maylie send ? Bless [me]2524-the fat gentleman , [[my]2524-the fat gentleman man]555-my man should have come in a minute ; and so would [I]2524-the fat gentleman ; and [[my]2524-the fat gentleman assistant]6916-my assistant would have been delighted ; or [anybody]435-anybody , [I]2524-the fat gentleman 'm[2524-the fat gentleman] sure , under such circumstances . [Dear]769-dear , [dear]769-dear ! So unexpected ! In the silence of the night , too ! ' [The doctor]5019-the doctor seemed expecially troubled by the fact of the robbery having been unexpected , and attempted in the night - time ; as if it were the established custom of [gentlemen]1328-gentlemen in the housebreaking way to transact business at noon , and to make an appointment , by post , a day or two previous . '[769-dear] And [you]769-dear , [Miss Rose]245-rose , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , turning to [the young lady]5568-the young lady , '[0-i] [I]0-i - ' '[0-i] Oh ! very much so , indeed , ' said [Rose]245-rose , interrupting [him]0-i ; '[0-i] but there is a poor creature [upstairs]4598-upstairs , whom [aunt]6905-aunt wishes [you]0-i to see . ' '[6905-aunt] Ah ! to be sure , ' replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor , '[6905-aunt] so there is . That was [your]0-i handiwork , [Giles]241-mr. giles , [I]0-i understand . ' [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , who had been feverishly putting the tea - cups to rights , blushed very red , and said that [he]241-mr. giles had had that honour . '[241-mr. giles] Honour , eh ? ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; '[241-mr. giles] well , [I]0-i do n't know ; perhaps it 's as honourable to hit [a thief]1614-a thief in [a back kitchen]2533-a back kitchen , as to hit [[your]0-i man]1955-your man at twelve paces . Fancy that [he]1955-your man fired in the air , and [you]0-i 've fought a duel , [Giles]241-mr. giles . ' [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , who thought this light treatment of the matter an unjust attempt at diminishing [his]241-mr. giles glory , answered respectfully , that it was not for the like of [him]241-mr. giles to judge about that ; but [he]241-mr. giles rather thought it was no joke to [the opposite party]6924-the opposite party . '[246-gad] [Gad]246-gad , that 's true ! ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[246-gad] Where is [he]1955-your man ? Show [me]0-i the way . [I]0-i 'll look in again , as [I]0-i come down , [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . That 's the little window that [he]1955-your man got in at , eh ? Well , [I]0-i could n't have believed it ! ' Talking all the way , [he]0-i followed [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles [upstairs]4598-upstairs ; and while [he]0-i is going [upstairs]4598-upstairs , [the reader]317-the reader may be informed , that [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , [a surgeon in [the neighbourhood]4854-the neighbourhood , known through a circuit of ten miles round as '[5019-the doctor] [the doctor]5019-the doctor]6929-a surgeon in the neighbourhood , known through a circuit of ten miles round as ' the doctor , ' had grown fat , more from good - humour than from good living : and was as kind and hearty , and withal as eccentric [an old bachelor]6931-an old bachelor , as will be found in five times that space , by [any explorer alive]6932-any explorer alive . [The doctor]5019-the doctor was absent , much longer than either [he]5019-the doctor or [the ladies]4649-the ladies had anticipated . A large flat box was fetched out of [the gig]6935-the gig ; and a bedroom bell was rung very often ; and [the servants]6936-the servants ran up and down stairs perpetually ; from which tokens it was justly concluded that something important was going on above . At length [he]5019-the doctor returned ; and in reply to an anxious inquiry after [[his]5019-the doctor patient]6937-his patient ; looked very mysterious , and closed the door , carefully . '[5019-the doctor] This is a very extraordinary thing , [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , standing with [his]5019-the doctor back to the door , as if to keep it shut . '[244-mrs. maylie] [He]2536-he is not in danger , [I]0-i hope ? ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady . '[0-i] Why , that would not be an extraordinary thing , under the circumstances , ' replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; '[0-i] though [I]0-i do n't think [he]2536-he is . Have [you]0-i seen [the thief]5399-the thief ? ' '[0-i] No , ' rejoined [the old lady]5061-the old lady . '[0-i] Nor heard anything about [him]2536-he ? ' '[0-i] No . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i beg [your]0-i pardon , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , interposed [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles ; ' but [I]241-mr. giles was going to tell [you]0-i about [him]2536-he when [Doctor Losberne]248-doctor losberne came in . '[241-mr. giles] The fact was , that [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles had not , at first , been able to bring [his]241-mr. giles mind to the avowal , that [he]241-mr. giles had only shot [a boy]4668-a boy . Such commendations had been bestowed upon [his]241-mr. giles bravery , that [he]241-mr. giles could not , for the life of [him]241-mr. giles , help postponing the explanation for a few delicious minutes ; during which [he]241-mr. giles had flourished , in the very zenith of a brief reputation for undaunted courage . ' [Rose]245-rose wished to see [the man]4928-the man , '[244-mrs. maylie] said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , ' but [I]244-mrs. maylie would n't hear of it . '[244-mrs. maylie] ' Humph ! '[5019-the doctor] rejoined [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' There is nothing very alarming in [his]4928-the man appearance . Have [you]5061-the old lady any objection to see [him]4928-the man in [my]5019-the doctor presence ? '[5019-the doctor] ' If it be necessary , '[5061-the old lady] replied [the old lady]5061-the old lady , ' certainly not . '[5061-the old lady] ' Then [I]5019-the doctor think it is necessary , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; ' at all events , [I]5019-the doctor am quite sure that [you]5061-the old lady would deeply regret not having done so , if [you]5061-the old lady postponed it . [He]4928-the man is perfectly quiet and comfortable now . Allow [me]5019-the doctor - [Miss Rose]245-rose , will [you]5061-the old lady permit [me]5019-the doctor ? Not the slightest fear , [I]5019-the doctor pledge [you]5061-the old lady [my]5019-the doctor honour ! '[5019-the doctor] CHAPTER XXX RELATES WHAT [OLIVER 'S NEW VISITORS]123-oliver THOUGHT OF [HIM]4928-the man With many loquacious assurances that [they]6943-they would be agreeably surprised in the aspect of [the criminal]6944-the criminal , [the doctor]5019-the doctor drew [the young lady]5568-the young lady 's arm through one of [his]5019-the doctor ; and offering [his]5019-the doctor disengaged hand to [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , led [them]6943-they , with much ceremony and stateliness , [upstairs]4598-upstairs . '[123-oliver] Now , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , in a whisper , as [he]5019-the doctor softly turned the handle of [a bedroom]6949-a bedroom - door , '[2544-you] let [us]2543-us hear what [you]2544-you think of [him]2545-his . [He]2545-his has not been shaved very recently , but [he]2545-his do n't look at all ferocious notwithstanding . Stop , though ! Let [me]0-i first see that [he]2545-his is in visiting order . ' Stepping before [them]6943-they , [he]5019-the doctor looked into [the room]432-the room . Motioning [them]6943-they to advance , [he]5019-the doctor closed the door when [they]6943-they had entered ; and gently drew back the curtains of the bed . Upon it , in lieu of the dogged , black - visaged ruffian [they]6943-they had expected to behold , there lay [a mere child : worn with pain and exhaustion , and sunk into a deep sleep]6951-a mere child : worn with pain and exhaustion , and sunk into a deep sleep . [His]2545-his wounded arm , bound and splintered up , was crossed upon [his]2545-his breast ; [his]2545-his head reclined upon the other arm , which was half hidden by [his]2545-his long hair , as it streamed over the pillow . [The honest gentleman]6952-the honest gentleman held the curtain in [his]6952-the honest gentleman hand , and looked on , for a minute or so , in silence . Whilst [he]6952-the honest gentleman was watching [the patient]4567-the patient thus , [the younger lady]2505-the younger lady glided softly past , and seating [herself]2505-the younger lady in a chair by the bedside , gathered [Oliver]123-oliver 's hair from [his]2545-his face . As [she]2505-the younger lady stooped over [him]2545-his , [her]2505-the younger lady tears fell upon [his]2545-his forehead . [The boy]437-the boy stirred , and smiled in [his]437-the boy sleep , as though these marks of pity and compassion had awakened some pleasant dream of a love and affection [he]437-the boy had never known . Thus , a strain of gentle music , or the rippling of water in a silent place , or the odour of a flower , or the mention of a familiar word , will sometimes call up sudden dim remembrances of scenes that never were , in this life ; which vanish like a breath ; which some brief memory of a happier existence , long gone by , would seem to have awakened ; which no voluntary exertion of the mind can ever recall . '[0-i] What can this mean ? ' exclaimed [the elder lady]2512-the elder lady . '[0-i] [This poor child]2546-this poor child can never have been [the pupil of [robbers]860-robbers]2547-the pupil of robbers ! ' '[250-vice] [Vice]250-vice , ' said [the surgeon , replacing the curtain]6957-the surgeon , replacing the curtain , '[2546-this poor child] takes up [her]2546-this poor child abode in [many temples]2549-many temples ; and who can say that [a fair outside]2550-a fair outside shell not enshrine [her]2546-this poor child ? ' '[2550-a fair outside] But at so early an age ! ' urged [Rose]245-rose . '[2550-a fair outside] [[My]0-i dear young lady]2551-my dear young lady , ' rejoined [the surgeon]340-the surgeon , mournfully shaking [his]340-the surgeon head ; '[2550-a fair outside] crime , like death , is not confined to [the old and withered]2552-the old and withered alone . [The youngest and fairest]2553-the youngest and fairest are too often [its chosen victims]2554-its chosen victims . ' '[2553-the youngest and fairest] But , can [you]0-i - oh ! can [you]0-i really believe that [this delicate boy]2555-this delicate boy has been the voluntary associate of [the worst outcasts of society]2556-the worst outcasts of society ? ' said [Rose]245-rose . [The surgeon]340-the surgeon shook [his]340-the surgeon head , in a manner which intimated that [he]340-the surgeon feared it was very possible ; and observing that [they]6960-they might disturb [the patient]4567-the patient , led the way into [an adjoining apartment]6962-an adjoining apartment . '[0-i] But even if [he]2555-this delicate boy has been wicked , ' pursued [Rose]245-rose , '[0-i] think how young [he]2555-this delicate boy is ; think that [he]2555-this delicate boy may never have known [a mother]344-a mother 's love , or the comfort of [a home]2558-a home ; that ill - usage and blows , or the want of bread , may have driven [him]2555-this delicate boy to herd with [men who have forced [him]2555-this delicate boy to guilt]2559-men who have forced him to guilt . [Aunt]2560-aunt , [dear aunt]2561-dear aunt , for mercy 's sake , think of this , before [you]2560-aunt let [them]2562-them drag [this sick child]2563-this sick child to a prison , which in any case must be the grave of all [his]2563-this sick child chances of amendment . Oh ! as [you]2560-aunt love [me]0-i , and know that [I]0-i have never felt the want of [parents]2564-parents in [your]2560-aunt goodness and affection , but that [I]0-i might have done so , and might have been equally helpless and unprotected with [this poor child]2546-this poor child , have pity upon [him]2563-this sick child before it is too late ! ' '[0-i] [[My]0-i dear love]5967-my dear love , ' said [the elder lady]2512-the elder lady , as [she]2512-the elder lady folded [the weeping girl]6964-the weeping girl to [her]2512-the elder lady bosom , '[5967-my dear love] do [you]5967-my dear love think [I]0-i would harm a hair of [his]2563-this sick child head ? ' '[5967-my dear love] Oh , no ! ' replied [Rose]245-rose , eagerly . '[5967-my dear love] No , surely , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady ; '[5967-my dear love] [my]0-i days are drawing to their close : and may mercy be shown to [me]0-i as [I]0-i show it to [others]2567-others ! What can [I]0-i do to save [him]2563-this sick child , [sir]4564-sir ? ' '[0-i] Let [me]0-i think , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; '[0-i] let [me]0-i think . ' [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne thrust [his]247-mr. losberne hands into [his]247-mr. losberne pockets , and took several turns up and down [the room]432-the room ; often stopping , and balancing [himself]247-mr. losberne on [his]247-mr. losberne toes , and frowning frightfully . After various exclamations of '[0-i] [I]0-i 've got it now ' and '[0-i] no , [I]0-i have n't , ' and as many renewals of the walking and frowning , [he]247-mr. losberne at length made a dead halt , and spoke as follows : '[0-i] [I]0-i think if [you]2570-you give [me]0-i a full and unlimited commission to bully [Giles]241-mr. giles , and [that little boy]2571-that little boy , [Brittles]242-brittles , [I]0-i can manage it . [Giles]241-mr. giles is [a faithful fellow]2572-a faithful fellow and [an old servant]2573-an old servant , [I]0-i know ; but [you]2570-you can make it up to [him]241-mr. giles in a thousand ways , and reward [him]241-mr. giles for being such a good shot besides . [You]2570-you do n't object to that ? ' '[2570-you] Unless there is some other way of preserving [the child]321-the child , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . '[2575-no other] There is [no other]2575-no other , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[2575-no other] No other , take [my]0-i word for it . ' '[2575-no other] Then [[my]0-i aunt]6897-my aunt invests [you]0-i with full power , ' said [Rose]245-rose , smiling through [her]245-rose tears ; '[2575-no other] but pray do n't be harder upon [the poor fellows]2577-the poor fellows than is indispensably necessary . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i seem to think , ' retorted [the doctor]5019-the doctor , '[0-i] that [everybody]377-everybody is disposed to be hard - hearted to - day , except [yourself]0-i , [Miss Rose]245-rose . [I]0-i only hope , for the sake of [the rising male sex generally]2579-the rising male sex generally , that [you]0-i may be found in as vulnerable and soft - hearted a mood by [the first eligible young fellow]2580-the first eligible young fellow who appeals to [your]0-i compassion ; and [I]0-i wish [I]0-i were [a young fellow]2581-a young fellow , that [I]0-i might avail [myself]0-i , on the spot , of such a favourable opportunity for doing so , as the present . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i are [as great a boy as [poor Brittles]242-brittles [himself]242-brittles]2582-as great a boy as poor brittles himself , ' returned [Rose]245-rose , blushing . '[242-brittles] Well , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , laughing heartily , '[242-brittles] that is no very difficult matter . But to return to [this boy]4803-this boy . The great point of [our]2584-we agreement is yet to come . [He]4803-this boy will wake in an hour or so , [I]0-i dare say ; and although [I]0-i have told [that thick - headed constable - fellow downstairs]2585-that thick - headed constable - fellow downstairs that [he]4803-this boy musn't be moved or spoken to , on peril of [his]4803-this boy life , [I]0-i think [we]2584-we may converse with [him]4803-this boy without danger . Now [I]0-i make this stipulation - that [I]0-i shall examine [him]4803-this boy in [your]0-i presence , and that , if , from what [he]4803-this boy says , [we]2584-we judge , and [I]0-i can show to the satisfaction of [your]0-i cool reason , that [he]4803-this boy is a real and thorough bad one which is more than possible , [he]4803-this boy shall be left to [his]4803-this boy fate , without any farther interference on [my]0-i part , at all events . ' '[6905-aunt] Oh no , [aunt]6905-aunt ! ' entreated [Rose]245-rose . '[6905-aunt] Oh yes , [aunt]6905-aunt ! ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[6905-aunt] Is is a bargain ? ' '[4803-this boy] [He]4803-this boy can not be hardened in vice , ' said [Rose]245-rose ; '[4803-this boy] It is impossible . ' '[4803-this boy] Very good , ' retorted [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; '[4803-this boy] then so much the more reason for acceding to [my]0-i proposition . ' Finally the treaty was entered into ; and [the parties thereunto]6973-the parties thereunto sat down to wait , with some impatience , until [Oliver]123-oliver should awake . The patience of [the two ladies]2502-the two ladies was destined to undergo a longer trial than [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne had led [them]2502-the two ladies to expect ; for hour after hour passed on , and still [Oliver]123-oliver slumbered heavily . It was evening , indeed , before [the kind - hearted doctor]6975-the kind - hearted doctor brought [them]2502-the two ladies the intelligence , that [he]123-oliver was at length sufficiently restored to be spoken to . [The boy]437-the boy was very ill , [he]5019-the doctor said , and weak from the loss of blood ; but [his]5019-the doctor mind was so troubled with anxiety to disclose something , that [he]5019-the doctor deemed it better to give [him]437-the boy the opportunity , than to insist upon [his]5019-the doctor remaining quiet until next morning : which [he]5019-the doctor should otherwise have done . The conference was a long one . [Oliver]123-oliver told [them]2502-the two ladies all [his]123-oliver simple history , and was often compelled to stop , by pain and want of strength . It was a solemn thing , to hear , in [the darkened room]6977-the darkened room , the feeble voice of [the sick child]6978-the sick child recounting a weary catalogue of evils and calamities which [hard men]6979-hard men had brought upon [him]123-oliver . Oh ! if when [we]6980-we oppress and grind [our]6980-we fellow - creatures , [we]6980-we bestowed but one thought on the dark evidences of human error , which , like dense and heavy clouds , are rising , slowly it is true , but not less surely , to Heaven , to pour [their]2502-the two ladies after - vengeance on [our]6980-we heads ; if [we]6980-we heard but one instant , in imagination , the deep testimony of [dead men]5169-dead men 's voices , which no power can stifle , and no pride shut out ; where would be the injury and injustice , the suffering , misery , cruelty , and wrong , that each day 's life brings with it ! [Oliver]123-oliver 's pillow was smoothed by gentle hands that night ; and loveliness and virtue watched [him]123-oliver as [he]123-oliver slept . [He]123-oliver felt calm and happy , and could have died without a murmur . The momentous interview was no sooner concluded , and [Oliver]123-oliver composed to rest again , than [the doctor]5019-the doctor , after wiping [his]123-oliver eyes , and condemning [them]2502-the two ladies for being weak all at once , betook [himself]123-oliver [downstairs]681-downstairs to open upon [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . And finding [nobody]354-nobody about [the parlours]6985-the parlours , it occurred to [him]123-oliver , that [he]123-oliver could perhaps originate the proceedings with better effect in [the kitchen]842-the kitchen ; so into [the kitchen]842-the kitchen [he]123-oliver went . There were assembled , in [that lower house of [the domestic parliament]6989-the domestic parliament]6988-that lower house of the domestic parliament , [the women - servants]6990-the women - servants , [Mr. Brittles]242-brittles , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , [the tinker who had received a special invitation to regale [himself]123-oliver for the remainder of the day , in consideration of [his]123-oliver services]6991-the tinker who had received a special invitation to regale himself for the remainder of the day , in consideration of his services , and [the constable]6992-the constable . [The latter gentleman]4760-the latter gentleman had a large staff , a large head , large features , and large half - boots ; and [he]4760-the latter gentleman looked as if [he]4760-the latter gentleman had been taking a proportionate allowance of ale - as indeed [he]4760-the latter gentleman had . The adventures of the previous night were still under discussion ; for [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles was expatiating upon [his]241-mr. giles presence of mind , when [the doctor]5019-the doctor entered ; [Mr. Brittles]242-brittles , with a mug of ale in [his]242-brittles hand , was corroborating everything , before [[his]242-brittles superior]6995-his superior said it . '[241-mr. giles] Sit still ! ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , waving [his]5019-the doctor hand . '[241-mr. giles] Thank [you]2588-you , [sir]4564-sir , said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . ' [Misses]6997-misses wished some ale to be given out , [sir]4564-sir ; and as [I]241-mr. giles felt no ways inclined for [[my]241-mr. giles own little room]6999-my own little room , [sir]4564-sir , and was disposed for company , [I]241-mr. giles am taking [mine]241-mr. giles among 'em[241-mr. giles] [here]351-here . ' [Brittles]242-brittles headed a low murmur , by which [the ladies and gentlemen]7001-the ladies and gentlemen generally were understood to express the gratification [they]7001-the ladies and gentlemen derived from [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles 's condescension . [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles looked round with a patronising air , as much as to say that so long as [they]7001-the ladies and gentlemen behaved properly , [he]241-mr. giles would never desert [them]7001-the ladies and gentlemen . '[241-mr. giles] How is [the patient]4567-the patient to - night , [sir]4564-sir ? ' asked [Giles]241-mr. giles . '[4567-the patient] So - so ' ; returned [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[4567-the patient] [I]0-i am afraid [you]4564-sir have got [yourself]4564-sir into a scrape there , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles . ' '[241-mr. giles] [I]0-i hope [you]4564-sir do n't mean to say , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , trembling , '[4564-sir] that [he]4567-the patient 's going to die . If [I]0-i thought it , [I]0-i should never be happy again . [I]0-i would n't cut [a boy]4668-a boy off : no , not even [Brittles]242-brittles here ; not for all the plate in [the county]5603-the county , [sir]4564-sir . ' '[4564-sir] That 's not the point , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , mysteriously . '[241-mr. giles] [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , are [you]4564-sir [a Protestant]2597-a protestant ? ' '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir , [I]0-i hope so , ' faltered [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , who had turned very pale . '[4564-sir] And what are [you]4564-sir , [boy]4619-boy ? ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , turning sharply upon [Brittles]242-brittles . '[4564-sir] Lord bless [me]0-i , [sir]4564-sir ! ' replied [Brittles]242-brittles , starting violently ; '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm the same as [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , [sir]4564-sir . '[5019-the doctor] ' Then tell [me]5019-the doctor this , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , ' both of [you]4564-sir , [both of [you]4564-sir]7006-both of you ! Are [you]4564-sir going to take upon [yourselves]4564-sir to swear , that [that boy [upstairs]4598-upstairs]7007-that boy upstairs is [the boy that was put through the little window last night]7009-the boy that was put through the little window last night ? Out with it ! Come ! [We]7010-we are prepared for [you]4564-sir ! '[5019-the doctor] [The doctor]5019-the doctor , who was universally considered one of the best - tempered creatures on [earth]1018-earth , made this demand in such a dreadful tone of anger , that [Giles]241-mr. giles and [Brittles , who were considerably muddled by ale and excitement]2604-brittles , who were considerably muddled by ale and excitement , stared at [each other]507-each other in a state of stupefaction . ' Pay attention to the reply , [constable]7011-constable , will [you]7011-constable ? '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , shaking [his]5019-the doctor forefinger with great solemnity of manner , and tapping the bridge of [his]5019-the doctor nose with it , to bespeak the exercise of that worthy 's utmost acuteness . ' Something may come of this before long . '[6992-the constable] [The constable]6992-the constable looked as wise as [he]6992-the constable could , and took up [his]6992-the constable staff of office : which had been reclining indolently in the chimney - corner . ' It 's a simple question of identity , [you]7011-constable will observe , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' That 's what it is , [sir]4564-sir , '[6992-the constable] replied [the constable]6992-the constable , coughing with great violence ; for [he]6992-the constable had finished [his]6992-the constable ale in a hurry , and some of it had gone the wrong way . ' Here 's [the house]4595-the house broken into , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , ' and [a couple of [men]416-men]5414-a couple of men catch one moment 's glimpse of [a boy , in the midst of gunpowder smoke , and in all the distraction of alarm and darkness]7016-a boy , in the midst of gunpowder smoke , and in all the distraction of alarm and darkness . Here 's [a boy]4668-a boy comes to [that very same house]7018-that very same house , next morning , and because [he]4668-a boy happens to have [his]4668-a boy arm tied up , [these men]7019-these men lay violent hands upon [him]4668-a boy - by doing which , [they]7019-these men place [his]4668-a boy life in great danger - and swear [he]4668-a boy is [the thief]5399-the thief . Now , the question is , whether [these men]7019-these men are justified by the fact ; if not , in what situation do [they]7019-these men place [themselves]7019-these men ? '[5019-the doctor] [The constable]6992-the constable nodded profoundly . [He]6992-the constable said , if that was n't law , [he]6992-the constable would be glad to know what was . ' [I]5019-the doctor ask [you]6992-the constable again , '[5019-the doctor] thundered [the doctor]5019-the doctor , ' are [you]6992-the constable , on [your]6992-the constable solemn oaths , able to identify [that boy]4657-that boy ? '[5019-the doctor] [Brittles]242-brittles looked doubtfully at [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles ; [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles looked doubtfully at [Brittles]242-brittles ; [the constable]6992-the constable put [his]6992-the constable hand behind [his]6992-the constable ear , to catch the reply ; [the two women]1521-the two women and [the tinker]6852-the tinker leaned forward to listen ; [the doctor]5019-the doctor glanced keenly round ; when a ring was heard at the gate , and at the same moment , the sound of wheels . ' It 's [the runners]7023-the runners ! '[242-brittles] cried [Brittles]242-brittles , to [all appearance]2617-all appearance much relieved . ' The what ? '[5019-the doctor] exclaimed [the doctor]5019-the doctor , aghast in [his]5019-the doctor turn . ' [The Bow Street officers]7024-the bow street officers , [sir]4564-sir , '[242-brittles] replied [Brittles]242-brittles , taking up a candle ; ' [me]242-brittles and [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles sent for 'em[242-brittles] this morning . ' '[242-brittles] What ? ' cried [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[242-brittles] Yes , ' replied [Brittles]242-brittles ; '[0-i] [I]0-i sent a message up by [the coachman]5624-the coachman , and [I]0-i only wonder [they]2620-they were n't [here]351-here before , [sir]4564-sir . ' '[5019-the doctor] [You]5019-the doctor did , did [you]5019-the doctor ? Then confound [your]5019-the doctor - slow coaches down here ; that 's all , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , walking away . CHAPTER XXXI INVOLVES A CRITICAL POSITION '[5019-the doctor] Who 's that ? ' inquired [Brittles]242-brittles , opening the door a little way , with the chain up , and peeping out , shading the candle with [his]242-brittles hand . '[5019-the doctor] Open the door , ' replied [a man outside]7028-a man outside ; '[5019-the doctor] it 's [the officers from [Bow Street]73-bow street]2623-the officers from bow street , as was sent to to - day . ' Much comforted by this assurance , [Brittles]242-brittles opened the door to its full width , and confronted [a portly man in a great - coat]7029-a portly man in a great - coat ; who walked in , without saying anything more , and wiped [his]7029-a portly man in a great - coat shoes on the mat , as coolly as if [he]7029-a portly man in a great - coat lived [there]4617-there . '[2623-the officers from bow street] Just send [somebody]5443-somebody out to relieve [[my]0-i mate]2625-my mate , will [you]4564-sir , [young man]2626-young man ? ' said [the officer]5322-the officer ; '[2625-my mate] [he]2625-my mate 's in the gig , a - minding the prad . Have [you]4564-sir got [a coach ' [us]2630-they]7032-a coach ' us here , that [you]4564-sir could put it up in , for five or ten minutes ? '[242-brittles] [Brittles]242-brittles replying in the affirmative , and pointing out [the building]644-the building , [the portly man]2628-the portly man stepped back to the garden - gate , and helped [[his]2628-the portly man companion]4727-his companion to put up the gig : while [Brittles]242-brittles lighted [them]2630-they , in a state of great admiration . This done , [they]2630-they returned to [the house]4595-the house , and , being shown into [a parlour]2632-a parlour , took off [their]2630-they great - coats and hats , and showed like what [they]2630-they were . [The man who had knocked at the door]2633-the man who had knocked at the door , was [a stout personage of middle height , aged about fifty : with shiny black hair , cropped pretty close ; half - whiskers , a round face , and sharp eyes]2634-a stout personage of middle height , aged about fifty : with shiny black hair , cropped pretty close ; half - whiskers , a round face , and sharp eyes . [The other]4696-the other was [a red - headed , bony man]2636-a red - headed , bony man , in top - boots ; with a rather ill - favoured countenance , and a turned - up sinister - looking nose . ' Tell [[your]242-brittles governor]7033-your governor that [Blathers]251-blathers and [Duff]252-duff is [here]351-here , will [you]242-brittles ? '[2637-the stouter man] said [the stouter man]2637-the stouter man , smoothing down [his]2637-the stouter man hair , and laying a pair of handcuffs on the table . ' Oh ! Good - evening , [master]711-master . Can [I]2637-the stouter man have a word or two with [you]242-brittles in private , if [you]242-brittles please ? '[2637-the stouter man] This was addressed to [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , who now made [his]247-mr. losberne appearance ; [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman , motioning [Brittles]242-brittles to retire , brought in [the two ladies]2502-the two ladies , and shut the door . ' This is [the lady of [the house]4595-the house]7036-the lady of the house , '[247-mr. losberne] said [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , motioning towards [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers made a bow . Being desired to sit down , [he]251-blathers put [his]251-blathers hat on the floor , and taking a chair , motioned to [Duff]252-duff to do the same . [The latter gentleman]4760-the latter gentleman , who did not appear quite so much accustomed to good society , or quite so much at [his]2637-the stouter man ease in it - [one of [the two]5363-the two]2641-one of the two - seated [himself]2637-the stouter man , after undergoing several muscular affections of the limbs , and the head of [his]2637-the stouter man stick into [his]2637-the stouter man mouth , with some embarrassment . ' Now , with regard to this here robbery , [master]711-master , '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers . ' What are the circumstances ? '[251-blathers] [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , who appeared desirous of gaining time , recounted them at great length , and with much circumlocution . [Messrs. Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff looked very knowing meanwhile , and occasionally exchanged a nod . ' [I]251-blathers ca n't say , for certain , till [I]251-blathers see the work , of course , '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers ; ' but [my]251-blathers opinion at once is , - [I]251-blathers do n't mind committing [myself]251-blathers to that extent , - that this was n't done by [a yokel]7039-a yokel ; eh , [Duff]252-duff ? '[251-blathers] ' Certainly not , '[252-duff] replied [Duff]252-duff . ' And , translating the word yokel for the benefit of [the ladies]4649-the ladies , [I]247-mr. losberne apprehend [your]252-duff meaning to be , that this attempt was not made by [a countryman]7041-a countryman ? '[247-mr. losberne] said [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , with a smile . ' That 's it , [master]711-master , '[251-blathers] replied [Blathers]251-blathers . ' This is all about the robbery , is it ? '[251-blathers] ' All , '[5019-the doctor] replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' Now , what is this , about [this here boy]4661-this here boy that [the servants]6936-the servants are a - talking on ? '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers . ' Nothing at all , '[5019-the doctor] replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' [One of [the frightened servants]7046-the frightened servants]7045-one of the frightened servants chose to take it into [his]7045-one of the frightened servants head , that [he]7045-one of the frightened servants had something to do with this attempt to break into [the house]4595-the house ; but it 's nonsense : sheer absurdity . '[5019-the doctor] ' [Wery]7048-wery easy disposed of , if it is , '[252-duff] remarked [Duff]252-duff . ' What [he]7045-one of the frightened servants says is quite correct , '[251-blathers] observed [Blathers]251-blathers , nodding [his]251-blathers head in a confirmatory way , and playing carelessly with the handcuffs , as if they were a pair of castanets . ' Who is [the boy]437-the boy ? What account does [he]7045-one of the frightened servants give of [himself]7045-one of the frightened servants ? Where did [he]7045-one of the frightened servants come from ? [He]7045-one of the frightened servants did n't drop out of the clouds , did [he]7045-one of the frightened servants , [master]711-master ? '[251-blathers] ' Of course not , '[5019-the doctor] replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor , with a nervous glance at [the two ladies]2502-the two ladies . ' [I]5019-the doctor know [his]7045-one of the frightened servants whole history : but [we]7051-we can talk about that presently . [You]5019-the doctor would like , first , to see the place where [the thieves]5400-the thieves made [their]5400-the thieves attempt , [I]5019-the doctor suppose ? '[5019-the doctor] ' Certainly , '[251-blathers] rejoined [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers . ' [We]7051-we had better inspect [the premises]5102-the premises first , and examine [the servants]6936-the servants afterwards . That 's the usual way of doing business . '[251-blathers] Lights were then procured ; and [Messrs. Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff , attended by [the native constable]2647-the native constable , [Brittles]242-brittles , [Giles]241-mr. giles , and [everybody else in short]2648-everybody else in short , went into [the little room]2649-the little room at the end of [the passage]5150-the passage and looked out at the window ; and afterwards went round by way of [the lawn]6113-the lawn , and looked in at the window ; and after that , had a candle handed out to inspect the shutter with ; and after that , a lantern to trace the footsteps with ; and after that , a pitchfork to poke the bushes with . This done , amidst the breathless interest of [all beholders]2652-all beholders , [they]2653-they came in again ; and [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles and [Brittles]242-brittles were put through a melodramatic representation of [their]2653-they share in the previous night 's adventures : which [they]2653-they performed some six times over : contradicting [each other]507-each other , in not more than one important respect , the first time , and in [not more than a dozen the last]2655-not more than a dozen the last . This consummation being arrived at , [Blathers]251-blathers and [Duff]252-duff cleared [the room]432-the room , and held a long council together , compared with which , for secrecy and solemnity , a consultation of [great doctors]2657-great doctors on the knottiest point in medicine , would be mere [child]1254-child 's play . Meanwhile , [the doctor]5019-the doctor walked up and down [the next room]2660-the next room in a very uneasy state ; and [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie and [Rose]245-rose looked on , with anxious faces . ' Upon [my]5019-the doctor word , '[5019-the doctor] [he]5019-the doctor said , making a halt , after a great number of very rapid turns , ' [I]5019-the doctor hardly know what to do . '[5019-the doctor] ' Surely , '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose , ' [the poor child]4683-the poor child 's story , faithfully repeated to [these men]7019-these men , will be sufficient to exonerate [him]5019-the doctor . '[245-rose] ' [I]5019-the doctor doubt it , [[my]5019-the doctor dear young lady]2551-my dear young lady , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , shaking [his]5019-the doctor head . ' [I]5019-the doctor do n't think it would exonerate [him]5019-the doctor , either with [them]7019-these men , or with [legal functionaries of a higher grade]7058-legal functionaries of a higher grade . What is [he]5019-the doctor , after all , [they]7019-these men would say ? [A runaway]7059-a runaway . Judged by mere worldly considerations and probabilities , [his]5019-the doctor story is a very doubtful one . '[5019-the doctor] ' [You]5019-the doctor believe it , surely ? '[245-rose] interrupted [Rose]245-rose . ' [I]5019-the doctor believe it , strange as it is ; and perhaps [I]5019-the doctor may be [an old fool]7060-an old fool for doing so , '[5019-the doctor] rejoined [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; ' but [I]5019-the doctor do n't think it is exactly the tale for [a practical police - officer]7061-a practical police - officer , nevertheless . '[5019-the doctor] ' Why not ? '[245-rose] demanded [Rose]245-rose . ' Because , [[my]5019-the doctor pretty cross - examiner]7062-my pretty cross - examiner , '[5019-the doctor] replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor : ' because , viewed with [their]7019-these men eyes , there are many ugly points about it ; [he]5019-the doctor can only prove the parts that look ill , and none of those that look well . Confound [the fellows]7063-the fellows , [they]7063-the fellows will have the why and the wherefore , and will take nothing for granted . On [his]5019-the doctor own showing , [you]245-rose see , [he]5019-the doctor has been [the companion of thieves]7064-the companion of thieves for some time past ; [he]5019-the doctor has been carried to [a police - officer]7065-a police - officer , on a charge of picking [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman 's pocket ; [he]5019-the doctor has been taken away , forcibly , from [[that gentleman]4691-that gentleman 's house]7068-that gentleman 's house , to [a place which [he]5019-the doctor can not describe or point out , and of the situation of which [he]5019-the doctor has not the remotest idea]7069-a place which he can not describe or point out , and of the situation of which he has not the remotest idea . [He]5019-the doctor is brought down to [Chertsey]42-chertsey , by [men who seem to have taken a violent fancy]7070-men who seem to have taken a violent fancy to [him]5019-the doctor , whether [he]5019-the doctor will or no ; and is put through a window to rob [a house]1941-a house ; and then , just at the very moment when [he]5019-the doctor is going to alarm [the inmates]6337-the inmates , and so do the very thing that would set [him]5019-the doctor all to rights , there rushes into the way , a blundering dog of [a half - bred butler]7073-a half - bred butler , and shoots [him]5019-the doctor ! As if on purpose to prevent [his]5019-the doctor doing any good for [himself]5019-the doctor ! Do n't [you]5019-the doctor see all this ? '[5019-the doctor] ' [I]245-rose see it , of course , '[245-rose] replied [Rose]245-rose , smiling at [the doctor]5019-the doctor 's impetuosity ; ' but still [I]245-rose do not see anything in it , to criminate [the poor child]4683-the poor child . '[245-rose] ' No , '[5019-the doctor] replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; ' of course not ! Bless the bright eyes of [[your]245-rose sex]7075-your sex ! [They]7075-your sex never see , whether for good or bad , more than one side of any question ; and that is , always , the one which first presents itself to [them]7075-your sex . '[5019-the doctor] Having given vent to this result of experience , [the doctor]5019-the doctor put [his]5019-the doctor hands into [his]5019-the doctor pockets , and walked up and down [the room]432-the room with even greater rapidity than before . ' The more [I]5019-the doctor think of it , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , ' the more [I]5019-the doctor see that it will occasion endless trouble and difficulty if [we]7076-we put [these men]7019-these men in possession of [the boy]437-the boy 's real story . [I]5019-the doctor am certain it will not be believed ; and even if [they]7019-these men can do nothing to [him]437-the boy in the end , still the dragging it forward , and giving publicity to all the doubts that will be cast upon it , must interfere , materially , with [your]5019-the doctor benevolent plan of rescuing [him]437-the boy from misery . '[5019-the doctor] ' Oh ! what is to be done ? '[245-rose] cried [Rose]245-rose . ' Dear , [dear]769-dear ! why did [they]7019-these men send for [these people]2074-these people ? '[245-rose] ' Why , indeed ! '[244-mrs. maylie] exclaimed [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . ' [I]244-mrs. maylie would not have had [them]2074-these people [here]351-here , for [the world]4589-the world . '[244-mrs. maylie] ' All [I]247-mr. losberne know is , '[247-mr. losberne] said [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , at last : sitting down with a kind of desperate calmness , ' that [we]7083-we must try and carry it off with a bold face . The object is a good one , and that must be [our]7083-we excuse . [The boy]437-the boy has strong symptoms of fever upon [him]437-the boy , and is in no condition to be talked to any more ; that 's one comfort . [We]7083-we must make the best of it ; and if bad be the best , it is no fault of [ours]7083-we . Come in ! '[247-mr. losberne] ' Well , [master]711-master , '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers , entering [the room]432-the room followed by [[his]251-blathers colleague]2670-his colleague , and making the door fast , before [he]251-blathers said any more . ' This warn't a put - up thing . '[251-blathers] ' And what the devil 's a put - up thing ? '[5019-the doctor] demanded [the doctor]5019-the doctor , impatiently . ' [We]7083-we call it a put - up robbery , [ladies]831-ladies , '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers , turning to [them]2672-them , as if [he]251-blathers pitied [their]2672-them ignorance , but had a contempt for [the doctor]5019-the doctor 's , ' when [the servants]6936-the servants is in it . '[251-blathers] ' [Nobody]354-nobody suspected [them]6936-the servants , in this case , '[244-mrs. maylie] said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . ' [Wery]7083-we likely not , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[251-blathers] replied [Blathers]251-blathers ; ' but [they]6936-the servants might have been in it , for all that . '[251-blathers] ' More likely on that wery account , '[252-duff] said [Duff]252-duff . ' [We]7083-we find it was a town hand , '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers , continuing [his]251-blathers report ; ' for the style of work is first - rate . '[251-blathers] ' Wery pretty indeed it is , '[252-duff] remarked [Duff]252-duff , in an undertone . ' There was two of 'em[252-duff] in it , ' continued [Blathers]251-blathers ; '[2674-they] and [they]2674-they had [a boy with 'em]7090-a boy with 'em ; that 's plain from the size of the window . That 's all to be said at present . [We]7083-we 'll see [this lad]7091-this lad that [you]5019-the doctor 've got [upstairs]4598-upstairs at once , if [you]5019-the doctor please . '[251-blathers] ' Perhaps [they]2674-they will take something to drink first , [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie ? '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor : [his]5019-the doctor face brightening , as if some new thought had occurred to [him]5019-the doctor . ' Oh ! to be sure ! '[245-rose] exclaimed [Rose]245-rose , eagerly . ' [You]5019-the doctor shall have it immediately , if [you]5019-the doctor will . '[245-rose] ' Why , thank [you]244-mrs. maylie , [miss]2479-miss ! '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers , drawing [his]251-blathers coat - sleeve across [his]251-blathers mouth ; ' it 's dry work , this sort of duty . Anythink that 's handy , [miss]2479-miss ; do n't put [yourself]5019-the doctor out of the way , on [our]7095-our accounts . '[251-blathers] ' What shall it be ? '[5019-the doctor] asked [the doctor]5019-the doctor , following [the young lady]5568-the young lady to the sideboard . ' A little drop of spirits , [master]711-master , if it 's all the same , '[251-blathers] replied [Blathers]251-blathers . ' It 's a cold ride from [London]3-london , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ; and [I]251-blathers always find that spirits comes [home]4804-home warmer to the feelings . '[251-blathers] This interesting communication was addressed to [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , who received it very graciously . While it was being conveyed to [her]244-mrs. maylie , [the doctor]5019-the doctor slipped out of [the room]432-the room . ' Ah ! '[251-blathers] said [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers : not holding [his]251-blathers wine - glass by the stem , but grasping the bottom between the thumb and forefinger of [his]251-blathers left hand : and placing it in front of [his]251-blathers chest ; ' [I]251-blathers have seen a good many pieces of business like this , in [my]251-blathers time , [ladies]831-ladies . '[251-blathers] ' That crack down in the back lane at [Edmonton]74-edmonton , [Blathers]251-blathers , '[252-duff] said [Mr. Duff]252-duff , assisting [[his]252-duff colleague]2670-his colleague 's memory . ' That was something in this way , warn't it ? '[251-blathers] rejoined [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers ; ' that was done by [Conkey Chickweed]254-chickweed , that was . '[251-blathers] ' [You]251-blathers always gave that to [him]254-chickweed '[252-duff] replied [Duff]252-duff . ' It was [the Family Pet]7100-the family pet , [I]252-duff tell [you]251-blathers . [Conkey]254-chickweed had n't any more to do with it than [I]252-duff had . '[252-duff] ' Get out ! '[251-blathers] retorted [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers ; ' [I]251-blathers know better . Do [you]245-rose mind that time when [Conkey]254-chickweed was robbed of [his]254-chickweed money , though ? What a start that was ! Better than any novel - book [I]251-blathers ever see ! '[251-blathers] ' What was that ? '[245-rose] inquired [Rose]245-rose : anxious to encourage any symptoms of good - humour in [the unwelcome visitors]2681-the unwelcome visitors . ' It was a robbery , [miss]2479-miss , that hardly [anybody]435-anybody would have been down upon , '[251-blathers] said [Blathers]251-blathers . ' This here [Conkey Chickweed]254-chickweed - '[251-blathers] ' [Conkey]254-chickweed means Nosey , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , '[252-duff] interposed [Duff]252-duff . ' Of course [the lady]679-the lady knows that , do n't [she]679-the lady ? '[251-blathers] demanded [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers . ' Always interrupting , [you]245-rose are , [partner]7105-partner ! This here [Conkey Chickweed]254-chickweed , [miss]2479-miss , kept [a public - house]1927-a public - house over [Battlebridge way]75-battlebridge way , and [he]2682-he had [a cellar]7108-a cellar , where [a good many young lords]7109-a good many young lords went to see cock - fighting , and badger - drawing , and that ; and a wery intellectual manner the sports was conducted in , for [I]251-blathers 've seen ['em]2682-he[251-blathers] off'en . [He]2682-he warn't [one of [the family]4874-the family]2683-one of the family , at that time ; and one night [he]2682-he was robbed of three hundred and twenty - seven guineas in a canvas bag , that was stole out of [[his]2682-he bedroom]2685-his bedroom in the dead of night , by [a tall man]2686-a tall man with a black patch over [his]2686-a tall man eye , who had concealed [himself]2686-a tall man [under the bed , and after committing the robbery]2687-under the bed , and after committing the robbery , jumped slap out of window : which was only a story high . [He]2682-he was [wery]2688-wery quick about it . But [Conkey]254-chickweed was quick , too ; for [he]254-chickweed fired a blunderbuss arter [him]2682-he , and roused [the neighbourhood]4854-the neighbourhood . [They]2690-they set up a hue - and - cry , directly , and when [they]2690-they came to look about 'em , found that [Conkey]254-chickweed had hit [the robber]1469-the robber ; for there was traces of blood , all the way to some palings a good distance off ; and there [they]2690-they lost ['em]7111-'em[2690-they] . However , [he]2682-he had made off with the blunt ; and , consequently , the name of [Mr. Chickweed]254-chickweed , [licensed witler]2691-licensed witler , appeared in the Gazette among [the other bankrupts]2692-the other bankrupts ; and all manner of benefits and subscriptions , and [I]0-i do n't know what all , was got up for [the poor man]2693-the poor man , who was in a wery low state of mind about [his]2693-the poor man loss , and went up and down [the streets]758-the streets , for three or four days , a pulling [his]2693-the poor man hair off in such a desperate manner that [many people]4810-many people was afraid [he]2693-the poor man might be going to make away with [himself]2693-the poor man . One day [he]2693-the poor man came up to [the office]4687-the office , all in a hurry , and had a private interview with [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate , who , after a deal of talk , rings the bell , and orders [Jem Spyers]255-spyers in [Jem]255-spyers was [a active officer]2698-a active officer , and tells [him]2693-the poor man to go and assist [Mr. Chickweed]254-chickweed in apprehending [the man]4928-the man as robbed [[his]2693-the poor man house]1582-his house . " [I]0-i see [him]4928-the man , [Spyers]2701-spyers , " said [Chickweed]254-chickweed , " pass [[my]0-i house]2702-my house yesterday morning , " " Why did n't [you]254-chickweed up , and collar [him]4928-the man ! " says [Spyers]255-spyers . " [I]0-i was so struck all of a heap , that [you]254-chickweed might have fractured [my]0-i skull with a toothpick , " says [the poor man]2693-the poor man ; " but [we]2704-we 're sure to have [him]4928-the man ; for between ten and eleven o'clock at night [he]4928-the man passed again . " [Spyers]255-spyers no sooner heard this , than [he]255-spyers put some clean linen and a comb , in [his]255-spyers pocket , in case [he]255-spyers should have to stop a day or two ; and away [he]255-spyers goes , and sets [himself]255-spyers down at one of the public - house windows behind the little red curtain , with [his]255-spyers hat on , all ready to bolt out , at a moment 's notice . [He]255-spyers was smoking [his]255-spyers pipe here , late at night , when all of a sudden [Chickweed]254-chickweed roars out , " Here [he]4928-the man is ! [Stop thief]1094-stop thief ! Murder ! " [Jem Spyers]255-spyers dashes out ; and there [he]255-spyers sees [Chickweed]254-chickweed , a - tearing down [the street]353-the street full cry . Away goes [Spyers]255-spyers ; on goes [Chickweed]254-chickweed ; round turns [the people]396-the people ; [everybody]377-everybody roars out , " [Thieves]1067-thieves ! " and [Chickweed]254-chickweed [himself]254-chickweed keeps on shouting , all the time , like mad . [Spyers]255-spyers loses sight of [him]254-chickweed a minute as [he]255-spyers turns a corner ; shoots round ; sees [a little crowd]7117-a little crowd ; dives in ; " Which is [the man]4928-the man ? " " D - [me]255-spyers ! " says [Chickweed]254-chickweed , " [I]255-spyers 've lost [him]4928-the man again ! " It was a remarkable occurrence , but [he]255-spyers warn't to be seen nowhere , so [they]7119-they went back to [the public - house]1935-the public - house . Next morning , [Spyers]255-spyers took [his]255-spyers old place , and looked out , from behind the curtain , for [a tall man with a black patch over [his]7121-a tall man with a black patch over his eye eye]7121-a tall man with a black patch over his eye , till [his]255-spyers own two eyes ached again . At last , [he]255-spyers could n't help shutting 'em[255-spyers] , to ease 'em a minute ; and the very moment [he]255-spyers did so , [he]255-spyers hears [Chickweed]254-chickweed a - roaring out , " Here [he]4928-the man is ! " Off [he]255-spyers starts once more , with [Chickweed]254-chickweed half - way down [the street]353-the street ahead of [him]255-spyers ; and after twice as long a run as [the yesterday]7123-the yesterday 's one , [the man]4928-the man 's lost again ! This was done , once or twice more , till [one - half [the neighbours]7126-the neighbours]7125-one - half the neighbours gave out that [Mr. Chickweed]254-chickweed had been robbed by the devil , who was playing tricks with [him]254-chickweed arterwards ; and [the other half]7127-the other half , that poor [Mr. Chickweed]254-chickweed had gone mad with grief . '[255-spyers] ' What did [Jem Spyers]255-spyers say ? '[5019-the doctor] inquired [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; who had returned to [the room]432-the room shortly after the commencement of the story . ' [Jem Spyers]255-spyers , '[5322-the officer] resumed [the officer]5322-the officer , ' for a long time said nothing at all , and listened to everything without seeming to , which showed [he]255-spyers understood [his]255-spyers business . But , one morning , [he]255-spyers walked into the bar , and taking out [his]255-spyers snuffbox , says " [Chickweed]254-chickweed , [I]251-blathers 've found out who done this here robbery . " " Have [you]251-blathers ? " said [Chickweed]254-chickweed . " Oh , [[my]251-blathers dear [Spyers]255-spyers]7128-my dear spyers , only let [me]251-blathers have wengeance , and [I]251-blathers shall die contented ! Oh , [[my]251-blathers dear [Spyers]255-spyers]7128-my dear spyers , where is [the villain]7130-the villain ! " " Come ! " said [Spyers]255-spyers , offering [him]255-spyers a pinch of snuff , " none of that gammon ! [You]255-spyers did it [yourself]255-spyers . " So [he]255-spyers had ; and a good bit of money [he]255-spyers had made by it , too ; and [nobody]354-nobody would never have found it out , if [he]255-spyers had n't been so precious anxious to keep up appearances ! '[251-blathers] said [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers , putting down [his]251-blathers wine - glass , and clinking the handcuffs together . ' Very curious , indeed , '[5019-the doctor] observed [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' Now , if [you]255-spyers please , [you]255-spyers can walk [upstairs]4598-upstairs . '[5019-the doctor] ' If [you]255-spyers please , [sir]4564-sir , '[251-blathers] returned [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers . Closely following [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , [the two officers]2709-the two officers ascended to [[Oliver]123-oliver 's bedroom]2710-oliver 's bedroom ; [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles preceding [the party]6050-the party , with a lighted candle . [Oliver]123-oliver had been dozing ; but looked worse , and was more feverish than [he]123-oliver had appeared yet . Being assisted by [the doctor]5019-the doctor , [he]123-oliver managed to sit up in bed for a minute or so ; and looked at [the strangers]2713-the strangers without at all understanding what was going forward - in fact , without seeming to recollect where [he]123-oliver was , or what had been passing . ' This , '[247-mr. losberne] said [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , speaking softly , but with great vehemence notwithstanding , ' this is [the lad , who , being accidently wounded by a spring - gun in some boyish trespass on [Mr.]7135-mr. What - d '[247-mr. losberne] [ye]2714-ye - call - [him]123-oliver 's grounds]7134-the lad , who , being accidently wounded by a spring - gun in some boyish trespass on mr. what - d ' ye - call - him 's grounds , at the back here , comes to [the house]4595-the house for assistance this morning , and is immediately laid hold of and maltreated , by [that ingenious gentleman with the candle]2716-that ingenious gentleman with the candle in [his]2716-that ingenious gentleman with the candle hand : who has placed [his]2716-that ingenious gentleman with the candle life in considerable danger , as [I]0-i can professionally certify . ' [Messrs. Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff looked at [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , as [he]241-mr. giles was thus recommended to [their]2713-the strangers notice . [The bewildered butler]7136-the bewildered butler gazed from [them]2713-the strangers towards [Oliver]123-oliver , and from [Oliver]123-oliver towards [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , with a most ludicrous mixture of fear and perplexity . '[0-i] [You]0-i do n't mean to deny that , [I]0-i suppose ? ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , laying [Oliver]123-oliver gently down again . '[0-i] It was all done for the - for the best , [sir]4564-sir , ' answered [Giles]241-mr. giles . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i thought it was [the boy]437-the boy , or [I]0-i would n't have meddled with [him]437-the boy . [I]0-i am not of an inhuman disposition , [sir]4564-sir . ' '[0-i] Thought it was [what boy]2720-what boy ? ' inquired [the senior officer]7138-the senior officer . '[2720-what boy] [The housebreaker 's boy]2721-the housebreaker 's boy , [sir]4564-sir ! ' replied [Giles]241-mr. giles . '[2720-what boy] [They]2723-they - [they]2723-they certainly had [a boy]4668-a boy . ' '[2723-they] Well ? Do [you]2725-you think so now ? ' inquired [Blathers]253-messrs. blathers . '[2725-you] Think what , now ? ' replied [Giles]241-mr. giles , looking vacantly at [[his]241-mr. giles questioner]7139-his questioner . '[2725-you] Think it 's [the same boy]2726-the same boy , [Stupid - head]2727-stupid - head ? ' rejoined [Blathers]253-messrs. blathers , impatiently . '[2727-stupid - head] [I]0-i do n't know ; [I]0-i really do n't know , ' said [Giles]241-mr. giles , with a rueful countenance . '[0-i] [I]0-i could n't swear to [him]4668-a boy . ' '[0-i] What do [you]2725-you think ? ' asked [Mr. Blathers]251-blathers . '[2725-you] [I]0-i do n't know what to think , ' replied [poor Giles]241-mr. giles . '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't think it is [the boy]437-the boy ; indeed , [I]0-i 'm almost certain that it is n't . [You]2725-you know it ca n't be . '[0-i] ' Has [this man]4708-this man been a - drinking , [sir]4564-sir ? '[251-blathers] inquired [Blathers]251-blathers , turning to [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' What [a precious muddle - headed chap]7142-a precious muddle - headed chap [you]2725-you are ! '[252-duff] said [Duff]252-duff , addressing [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , with supreme contempt . [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne had been feeling [the patient]4567-the patient 's pulse during this short dialogue ; but [he]247-mr. losberne now rose from the chair by the bedside , and remarked , that if [the officers]2731-the officers had any doubts upon the subject , [they]2731-the officers would perhaps like to step into [the next room]2660-the next room , and have [Brittles]242-brittles before [them]2731-the officers . Acting upon this suggestion , [they]2731-the officers adjourned to [a neighbouring apartment]2733-a neighbouring apartment , where [Mr. Brittles]242-brittles , being called in , involved [himself]242-brittles and [[his]242-brittles respected superior]2734-his respected superior in such a wonderful maze of fresh contradictions and impossibilities , as tended to throw no particular light on anything , but the fact of [his]242-brittles own strong mystification ; except , indeed , [his]242-brittles declarations that [he]242-brittles should n't know [the real boy]2735-the real boy , if [he]2735-the real boy were put before [him]242-brittles that instant ; that [he]242-brittles had only taken [Oliver]123-oliver to be [he]242-brittles , because [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles had said [he]242-brittles was ; and that [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles had , five minutes previously , admitted in [the kitchen]842-the kitchen , that [he]241-mr. giles began to be very much afraid [he]241-mr. giles had been a little too hasty . Among other ingenious surmises , the question was then raised , whether [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles had really hit [anybody]435-anybody ; and upon examination of the fellow pistol to that which [he]241-mr. giles had fired , it turned out to have no more destructive loading than gunpowder and brown paper : a discovery which made a considerable impression on [everybody]377-everybody but [the doctor , who had drawn the ball about ten minutes before]2739-the doctor , who had drawn the ball about ten minutes before . Upon [no one]5412-no one , however , did it make a greater impression than on [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles [himself]241-mr. giles ; who , after labouring , for some hours , under the fear of having mortally wounded [a fellow - creature]5572-a fellow - creature , eagerly caught at this new idea , and favoured it to the utmost . Finally , [the officers]2731-the officers , without troubling [themselves]2731-the officers very much about [Oliver]123-oliver , left [the Chertsey constable]2743-the chertsey constable in [the house]4595-the house , and took up [their]2731-the officers rest for that night in [the town]4898-the town ; promising to return the next morning . With the next morning , there came a rumour , that [two men]2746-two men and [a boy]4668-a boy were in the cage at [Kingston]76-kingston , who had been apprehended over night under suspicious circumstances ; and to [Kingston Messrs. Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff journeyed accordingly . The suspicious circumstances , however , resolving [themselves]2731-the officers , on investigation , into the one fact , that [they]2731-the officers had been discovered sleeping under a haystack ; which , although a great crime , is only punishable by imprisonment , and is , in the merciful eye of the English law , and its comprehensive love of [all [the King]5058-the king 's subjects]2748-all the king 's subjects , held to be no satisfactory proof , in the absence of all other evidence , that [the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence]2750-the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence , and have therefore rendered [themselves]2750-the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence liable to the punishment of death ; [Messrs. Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff came back again , as wise as [they]2731-the officers went . In short , after some more examination , and a great deal more conversation , [a neighbouring magistrate]2751-a neighbouring magistrate was readily induced to take the joint bail of [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie and [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne for [Oliver]123-oliver 's appearance if [he]123-oliver should ever be called upon ; and [Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff , being rewarded with a couple of guineas , returned to [town]1697-town with divided opinions on the subject of [their]2731-the officers expedition : [the latter gentleman]4760-the latter gentleman on a mature consideration of all the circumstances , inclining to the belief that the burglarious attempt had originated with [the Family Pet]7100-the family pet ; and [the former]5396-the former being equally disposed to concede the full merit of it to [the great Mr. Conkey Chickweed]254-chickweed . Meanwhile , [Oliver]123-oliver gradually throve and prospered under the united care of [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , [Rose]245-rose , and [the kind - hearted Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne . If fervent prayers , gushing from hearts overcharged with gratitude , be heard in heaven - and if [they]2756-them be not , what prayers are ! - the blessings which [the orphan child]2757-the orphan child called down upon [them]2756-them , sunk into [their]2756-them souls , diffusing peace and happiness . CHAPTER XXXII OF [THE HAPPY LIFE]2758-the happy life [OLIVER]123-oliver BEGAN TO LEAD WITH [[HIS]123-oliver KIND FRIENDS [[Oliver]123-oliver 's ailings]2760-oliver 's ailings]2759-his kind friends oliver 's ailings were neither slight nor few . In addition to the pain and delay attendant on a broken limb , [his]123-oliver exposure to the wet and cold had brought on fever and ague : which hung about [him]123-oliver for many weeks , and reduced [him]123-oliver sadly . But , at length , [he]123-oliver began , by slow degrees , to get better , and to be able to say sometimes , in a few tearful words , how deeply [he]123-oliver felt the goodness of [the two sweet ladies]2761-the two sweet ladies , and how ardently [he]123-oliver hoped that when [he]123-oliver grew strong and well again , [he]123-oliver could do something to show [his]123-oliver gratitude ; only something , which would let [them]2756-them see the love and duty with which [his]123-oliver breast was full ; something , however slight , which would prove to [them]2756-them that [their]2756-them gentle kindness had not been cast away ; but that [the poor boy whom [their]2756-them charity had rescued from misery , or death]2762-the poor boy whom their charity had rescued from misery , or death , was eager to serve [them]2756-them with [his]2762-the poor boy whom their charity had rescued from misery , or death whole heart and soul . ' [Poor fellow]863-poor fellow ! '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose , when [Oliver]123-oliver had been one day feebly endeavouring to utter the words of thankfulness that rose to [his]123-oliver pale lips ; ' [you]863-poor fellow shall have many opportunities of serving [us]2756-them , if [you]863-poor fellow will . [We]2756-them are going into [the country]5109-the country , and [[my]245-rose aunt]6897-my aunt intends that [you]863-poor fellow shall accompany [us]2756-them . [The quiet place]7146-the quiet place , the pure air , and all the pleasure and beauties of spring , will restore [you]863-poor fellow in a few days . [We]2756-them will employ [you]863-poor fellow in a hundred ways , when [you]863-poor fellow can bear the trouble . '[245-rose] ' The trouble ! '[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Oh ! [dear lady]7147-dear lady , if [I]245-rose could but work for [you]7147-dear lady ; if [I]245-rose could only give [you]7147-dear lady pleasure by watering [your]7147-dear lady flowers , or watching [your]7147-dear lady birds , or running up and down the whole day long , to make [you]7147-dear lady happy ; what would [I]245-rose give to do it ! '[245-rose] ' [You]123-oliver shall give nothing at all , '[256-miss maylie] said [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie , smiling ; ' for , as [I]256-miss maylie told [you]123-oliver before , [we]2756-them shall employ [you]123-oliver in a hundred ways ; and if [you]123-oliver only take half the trouble to please [us]2756-them , that [you]123-oliver promise now , [you]123-oliver will make [me]256-miss maylie very happy indeed . '[256-miss maylie] ' Happy , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ! '[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]123-oliver ; ' how kind of [you]4974-ma'am to say so ! '[123-oliver] ' [You]123-oliver will make [me]5568-the young lady happier than [I]5568-the young lady can tell [you]123-oliver , '[5568-the young lady] replied [the young lady]5568-the young lady . ' To think that [[my]5568-the young lady dear good aunt]7149-my dear good aunt should have been the means of rescuing [any one]5016-any one from such sad misery as [you]123-oliver have described to [us]2756-them , would be an unspeakable pleasure to [me]5568-the young lady ; but to know that the object of [her]7149-my dear good aunt goodness and compassion was sincerely grateful and attached , in consequence , would delight [me]5568-the young lady , more than [you]123-oliver can well imagine . Do [you]123-oliver understand [me]5568-the young lady ? '[5568-the young lady] [she]5568-the young lady inquired , watching [Oliver]123-oliver 's thoughtful face . ' Oh yes , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , yes ! '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver eagerly ; ' but [I]123-oliver was thinking that [I]123-oliver am ungrateful now . '[123-oliver] ' To whom ? '[5568-the young lady] inquired [the young lady]5568-the young lady . ' To [the kind gentleman]7152-the kind gentleman , and [the dear old nurse]7153-the dear old nurse , who took so much care of [me]123-oliver before , '[123-oliver] rejoined [Oliver]123-oliver . ' If [they]7154-they knew how happy [I]123-oliver am , [they]7154-they would be pleased , [I]123-oliver am sure . '[123-oliver] ' [I]123-oliver am sure [they]7154-they would , '[123-oliver] rejoined [[Oliver]123-oliver 's benefactress]2765-oliver 's benefactress ; ' and [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne has already been kind enough to promise that when [you]123-oliver are well enough to bear the journey , [he]247-mr. losberne will carry [you]123-oliver to see [them]7154-they . '[123-oliver] ' Has [he]247-mr. losberne , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? '[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]123-oliver , [his]123-oliver face brightening with pleasure . ' [I]123-oliver do n't know what [I]123-oliver shall do for joy when [I]123-oliver see [their]7154-they kind faces once again ! '[123-oliver] In a short time [Oliver]123-oliver was sufficiently recovered to undergo the fatigue of this expedition . One morning [he]123-oliver and [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne set out , accordingly , in [a little carriage which belonged to [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie]2766-a little carriage which belonged to mrs. maylie . When [they]2767-they came to [Chertsey Bridge]77-chertsey bridge , [Oliver]123-oliver turned very pale , and uttered a loud exclamation . ' What 's the matter with [the boy]437-the boy ? '[5019-the doctor] cried [the doctor]5019-the doctor , as usual , all in a bustle . ' Do [you]123-oliver see anything - hear anything - feel anything - eh ? '[5019-the doctor] ' That , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]123-oliver , pointing out of the carriage window . ' [That house]7158-that house ! '[123-oliver] ' Yes ; well , what of [it]7158-that house ? Stop [coachman]7159-coachman . Pull up here , '[5019-the doctor] cried [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' What of [the house]4595-the house , [[my]5019-the doctor man]555-my man ; eh ? '[5019-the doctor] ' [The thieves]5400-the thieves - [the house [they]5400-the thieves took [me]123-oliver to]7163-the house they took me to ! '[123-oliver] whispered [Oliver]123-oliver . ' The devil it is ! '[5019-the doctor] cried [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' Hallo , there ! let [me]5019-the doctor out ! '[5019-the doctor] But , before [the coachman]5624-the coachman could dismount from [his]5624-the coachman box , [he]5624-the coachman had tumbled out of [the coach]5036-the coach , by some means or other ; and , running down to [the deserted tenement]2773-the deserted tenement , began kicking at the door like [a madman]2774-a madman . ' [Halloa]257-halloa ? '[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man] said [a little ugly hump - backed man]2775-a little ugly hump - backed man : opening the door so suddenly , that [the doctor]5019-the doctor , from the very impetus of [his]5019-the doctor last kick , nearly fell forward into [the passage]5150-the passage . ' What 's the matter here ? '[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man] ' Matter ! '[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man] exclaimed the other , collaring [him]5019-the doctor , without a moment 's reflection . ' A good deal . Robbery is the matter . '[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man] ' There 'll be Murder the matter , too , '[2778-the hump - backed man] replied [the hump - backed man]2778-the hump - backed man , coolly , ' if [you]5019-the doctor do n't take [your]5019-the doctor hands off . Do [you]5019-the doctor hear [me]2778-the hump - backed man ? '[2778-the hump - backed man] ' [I]5019-the doctor hear [you]2775-a little ugly hump - backed man , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , giving [[his]5019-the doctor captive]2780-his captive a hearty shake . ' Where 's - confound [the fellow]7164-the fellow , what 's [his]7164-the fellow rascally name - [Sikes]161-sikes ; that 's it . Where 's [Sikes]161-sikes , [[you]5019-the doctor thief]7165-you thief ? '[5019-the doctor] [The hump - backed man]2778-the hump - backed man stared , as if in excess of amazement and indignation ; then , twisting [himself]2778-the hump - backed man , dexterously , from [the doctor]5019-the doctor 's grasp , growled forth a volley of horrid oaths , and retired into [the house]4595-the house . Before [he]2778-the hump - backed man could shut the door , however , [the doctor]5019-the doctor had passed into [the parlour]1629-the parlour , without a word of parley . [He]5019-the doctor looked anxiously round ; not an article of furniture ; not a vestige of anything , animate or inanimate ; not even the position of the cupboards ; answered [Oliver]123-oliver 's description ! ' Now ! '[2778-the hump - backed man] said [the hump - backed man]2778-the hump - backed man , who had watched [him]5019-the doctor keenly , ' what do [you]5019-the doctor mean by coming into [[my]2778-the hump - backed man house]2702-my house , in this violent way ? Do [you]5019-the doctor want to rob [me]2778-the hump - backed man , or to murder [me]2778-the hump - backed man ? Which is it ? '[2778-the hump - backed man] ' Did [you]5019-the doctor ever know [a man]469-a man come out to do either , in a chariot and pair , [you]5019-the doctor ridiculous old vampire ? '[2787-the irritable doctor] said [the irritable doctor]2787-the irritable doctor . ' What do [you]5019-the doctor want , then ? '[2788-the hunchback] demanded [the hunchback]2788-the hunchback . ' Will [you]5019-the doctor take [yourself]5019-the doctor off , before [I]2788-the hunchback do [you]5019-the doctor a mischief ? Curse [you]5019-the doctor ! '[2788-the hunchback] ' As soon as [I]247-mr. losberne think proper , '[247-mr. losberne] said [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , looking into [the other parlour]2789-the other parlour ; which , like the first , bore no resemblance whatever to [Oliver]123-oliver 's account of it . ' [I]247-mr. losberne shall find [you]123-oliver out , some day , [[my]247-mr. losberne friend]597-my friend . '[247-mr. losberne] ' Will [you]5019-the doctor ? '[2790-the ill - favoured cripple] sneered [the ill - favoured cripple]2790-the ill - favoured cripple . ' If [you]123-oliver ever want [me]2790-the ill - favoured cripple , [I]2790-the ill - favoured cripple 'm[2790-the ill - favoured cripple] [here]351-here . [I]0-i have n't lived here mad and all alone , for five - and - twenty years , to be scared by [you]123-oliver . [You]123-oliver shall pay for this ; [you]123-oliver shall pay for this . ' And so saying , [the mis - shapen little demon]7169-the mis - shapen little demon set up a yell , and danced upon the ground , as if wild with rage . '[123-oliver] Stupid enough , this , ' muttered [the doctor]5019-the doctor to [himself]5019-the doctor ; '[123-oliver] [the boy]437-the boy must have made a mistake . Here ! Put that in [your]123-oliver pocket , and shut [yourself]123-oliver up again . ' With these words [he]5019-the doctor flung the hunchback a piece of money , and returned to [the carriage]6209-the carriage . [The man]4928-the man followed to the chariot door , uttering the wildest imprecations and curses all the way ; but as [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne turned to speak to [the driver]6206-the driver , [he]4928-the man looked into [the carriage]6209-the carriage , and eyed [Oliver]123-oliver for an instant with a glance so sharp and fierce and at the same time so furious and vindictive , that , waking or sleeping , [he]4928-the man could not forget it for months afterwards . [He]4928-the man continued to utter the most fearful imprecations , until [the driver]6206-the driver had resumed [his]6206-the driver seat ; and when [they]7176-they were once more on [their]7176-they way , [they]7176-they could see [him]4928-the man some distance behind : beating [his]4928-the man feet upon the ground , and tearing [his]4928-the man hair , in transports of real or pretended rage . '[123-oliver] [I]0-i am [an ass]2793-an ass ! ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , after a long silence . '[123-oliver] Did [you]0-i know that before , [Oliver]123-oliver ? ' '[0-i] No , [sir]4564-sir . ' '[0-i] Then do n't forget it another time . ' '[2793-an ass] [An ass]2793-an ass , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor again , after a further silence of some minutes . '[2793-an ass] Even if it had been [the right place]2796-the right place , and [the right fellows]2797-the right fellows had been there , what could [I]0-i have done , single - handed ? And if [I]0-i had had assistance , [I]0-i see no good that [I]0-i should have done , except leading to [my]0-i own exposure , and an unavoidable statement of the manner in which [I]0-i have hushed up this business . That would have served [me]0-i right , though . [I]0-i am always involving [myself]0-i in some scrape or other , by acting on impulse . It might have done [me]0-i good . ' Now , the fact was that [the excellent doctor]7179-the excellent doctor had never acted upon anything but impulse all through [his]7179-the excellent doctor life , and it was no bad compliment to the nature of the impulses which governed [him]7179-the excellent doctor , that so far from being involved in any peculiar troubles or misfortunes , [he]7179-the excellent doctor had the warmest respect and esteem of [all who knew [him]7179-the excellent doctor]7180-all who knew him . If the truth must be told , [he]7179-the excellent doctor was a little out of temper , for a minute or two , at being disappointed in procuring corroborative evidence of [Oliver]123-oliver 's story on the very first occasion on which [he]7179-the excellent doctor had a chance of obtaining any . [He]7179-the excellent doctor soon came round again , however ; and finding that [Oliver]123-oliver 's replies to [his]123-oliver questions , were still as straightforward and consistent , and still delivered with as much apparent sincerity and truth , as they had ever been , [he]7179-the excellent doctor made up [his]7179-the excellent doctor mind to attach full credence to [them]7181-them , from that time forth . As [Oliver]123-oliver knew the name of [the street in which [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow resided]7182-the street in which mr. brownlow resided , [they]7183-they were enabled to drive straight thither . When [the coach]5036-the coach turned into [it]2799-it , [his]123-oliver heart beat so violently , that [he]123-oliver could scarcely draw [his]123-oliver breath . '[0-i] Now , [[my]0-i boy]601-my boy , which house is [it]2799-it ? ' inquired [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne . '[0-i] That ! That ! ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , pointing eagerly out of the window . '[0-i] [The white house]2800-the white house . Oh ! make haste ! Pray make haste ! [I]0-i feel as if [I]0-i should die : it makes [me]0-i tremble so . ' '[0-i] Come , come ! ' said [the good doctor]7185-the good doctor , patting [him]123-oliver on the shoulder . '[0-i] [You]601-my boy will see [them]2801-they directly , and [they]2801-they will be overjoyed to find [you]601-my boy safe and well . ' '[2801-they] Oh ! [I]0-i hope so ! ' cried [Oliver]123-oliver . '[2801-they] [They]2801-they were so good to [me]0-i ; so very , very good to [me]0-i . ' [The coach]5036-the coach rolled on . [It]5036-the coach stopped . No ; that was [the wrong house]7187-the wrong house ; the next door . It went on a few paces , and stopped again . [Oliver]123-oliver looked up at the windows , with tears of happy expectation coursing down [his]123-oliver face . Alas ! [the white house]2800-the white house was empty , and there was a bill in the window . '[2801-they] To Let . ' '[2801-they] Knock at the next door , ' cried [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , taking [Oliver]123-oliver 's arm in [his]247-mr. losberne . '[2801-they] What has become of [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , who used to live in [the adjoining house]2802-the adjoining house , do [you]601-my boy know ? ' [The servant]5691-the servant did not know ; but would go and inquire . [She]5691-the servant presently returned , and said , that [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow had sold off [his]194-mr. brownlow goods , and gone to [the West Indies]31-the west indies , six weeks before . [Oliver]123-oliver clasped [his]123-oliver hands , and sank feebly backward . '[194-mr. brownlow] Has [[his]194-mr. brownlow housekeeper]2803-his housekeeper gone too ? ' inquired [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , after a moment 's pause . '[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]4564-sir ' ; replied [the servant]5691-the servant . '[4564-sir] [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , [the housekeeper]5643-the housekeeper , and [a gentleman who was [a friend of [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow 's]2808-a friend of mr. brownlow 's]2807-a gentleman who was a friend of mr. brownlow 's , all went together . ' '[4564-sir] Then turn towards [home]4804-home again , ' said [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne to [the driver]6206-the driver ; '[4564-sir] and do n't stop to bait the horses , till [you]4564-sir get out of this confounded [London]3-london ! ' '[4564-sir] [The book - stall keeper]1206-the book - stall keeper , [sir]4564-sir ? ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i know the way there . See [him]1206-the book - stall keeper , pray , [sir]4564-sir ! Do see [him]1206-the book - stall keeper ! ' '[0-i] [[My]0-i poor boy]2813-my poor boy , this is disappointment enough for one day , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[0-i] Quite enough for both of [us]2814-they . If [we]2814-they go to [the book - stall keeper]1206-the book - stall keeper 's , [we]2814-they shall certainly find that [he]1206-the book - stall keeper is dead , or has set [[his]1206-the book - stall keeper house]1582-his house on fire , or run away . No ; [home]4804-home again straight ! ' And in obedience to [the doctor]5019-the doctor 's impulse , [home]4804-home [they]2814-they went . This bitter disappointment caused [Oliver]123-oliver much sorrow and grief , even in the midst of [his]123-oliver happiness ; for [he]123-oliver had pleased [himself]123-oliver , many times during [his]123-oliver illness , with thinking of all that [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow and [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin would say to [him]123-oliver : and what delight it would be to tell [them]2814-they how many long days and nights [he]123-oliver had passed in reflecting on what [they]2814-they had done for [him]123-oliver , and in bewailing [his]123-oliver cruel separation from [them]2814-they . The hope of eventually clearing [himself]123-oliver with [them]2814-they , too , and explaining how [he]123-oliver had been forced away , had buoyed [him]123-oliver up , and sustained [him]123-oliver , under many of [his]123-oliver recent trials ; and now , the idea that [they]2814-they should have gone so far , and carried with [them]2814-they the belief that [he]123-oliver was [an impostor]7195-an impostor and [a robber]6891-a robber - a belief which might remain uncontradicted to [his]123-oliver dying day - was almost more than [he]123-oliver could bear . The circumstance occasioned no alteration , however , in the behaviour of [[his]123-oliver benefactors]7197-his benefactors . After another fortnight , when the fine warm weather had fairly begun , and every tree and flower was putting forth its young leaves and rich blossoms , [they]2814-they made preparations for quitting [the house]4595-the house at [Chertsey]42-chertsey , for some months . Sending the plate , which had so excited [Fagin]174-fagin 's cupidity , to [the banker]7199-the banker 's ; and leaving [Giles]241-mr. giles and [another servant]7200-another servant in care of [the house]4595-the house , [they]2814-they departed to [a cottage at some distance in [the country]5109-the country]7202-a cottage at some distance in the country , and took [Oliver]123-oliver with [them]2814-they . Who can describe the pleasure and delight , the peace of mind and soft tranquillity , [the sickly boy]7204-the sickly boy felt in the balmy air , and among [the green hills and rich woods]7205-the green hills and rich woods , of [an inland village]7206-an inland village ! Who can tell how scenes of peace and quietude sink into the minds of pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places , and carry [their]2814-they own freshness , deep into [their]2814-they jaded hearts ! [Men who have lived in crowded , pent - up streets , through lives of toil , and who have never wished for change]7207-men who have lived in crowded , pent - up streets , through lives of toil , and who have never wished for change ; [men , to whom custom has indeed been second nature , and who have come almost to love each brick and stone that formed the narrow boundaries of]7208-men , to whom custom has indeed been second nature , and who have come almost to love each brick and stone that formed the narrow boundaries of [their]2814-they daily walks ; even [they]2814-they , with the hand of death upon [them]2814-they , have been known to yearn at last for one short glimpse of Nature 's face ; and , carried far from the scenes of [their]2814-they old pains and pleasures , have seemed to pass at once into a new state of being . Crawling forth , from day to day , to [some green sunny spot]7209-some green sunny spot , [they]2814-they have had such memories wakened up within [them]2814-they by the sight of the sky , and [hill and plain]7210-hill and plain , and glistening water , that a foretaste of heaven itself has soothed [their]2814-they quick decline , and [they]2814-they have sunk into [[their]2814-they tombs]7211-their tombs , as peacefully as the sun whose setting [they]2814-they watched from [their]2814-they lonely chamber window but a few hours before , faded from [their]2814-they dim and feeble sight ! The memories which peaceful country scenes call up , are not of [this world]326-this world , nor of its thoughts and hopes . [Their]2814-they gentle influence may teach [us]7213-us how to weave fresh garlands for the graves of [those [we]7213-us loved]7214-those we loved : may purify [our]7213-us thoughts , and bear down before it old enmity and hatred ; but beneath all this , there lingers , in the least reflective mind , a vague and half - formed consciousness of having held such feelings long before , in some remote and distant time , which calls up solemn thoughts of distant times to come , and bends down pride and worldliness beneath it . It was [a lovely spot]7215-a lovely spot to which [they]2814-they repaired . [Oliver]123-oliver , whose days had been spent among [squalid crowds , and in the midst of noise and brawling]7216-squalid crowds , and in the midst of noise and brawling , seemed to enter on a new existence there . The rose and honeysuckle clung to [the cottage walls]7217-the cottage walls ; the ivy crept round the trunks of the trees ; and the garden - flowers perfumed the air with delicious odours . Hard by , was [a little churchyard]7218-a little churchyard ; not crowded with [tall unsightly gravestones]7219-tall unsightly gravestones , but full of humble mounds , covered with fresh turf and moss : beneath which , [the old people of [the village]7221-the village]7220-the old people of the village lay at rest . [Oliver]123-oliver often wandered here ; and , thinking of the wretched grave in which [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother lay , would sometimes sit [him]123-oliver down and sob unseen ; but , when [he]123-oliver raised [his]123-oliver eyes to the deep sky overhead , [he]123-oliver would cease to think of [her]427-his mother as lying in the ground , and would weep for [her]427-his mother , sadly , but without pain . It was a happy time . The days were peaceful and serene ; the nights brought with [them]2814-they neither fear nor care ; no languishing in [a wretched prison]7223-a wretched prison , or associating with [wretched men]7224-wretched men ; nothing but pleasant and happy thoughts . Every morning [he]123-oliver went to [a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near [the little church]7226-the little church]7225-a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near the little church : who taught [him]123-oliver to read better , and to write : and who spoke so kindly , and took such pains , that [Oliver]123-oliver could never try enough to please [him]7225-a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near the little church . Then , [he]123-oliver would walk with [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie and [Rose]245-rose , and hear [them]7227-them talk of books ; or perhaps sit near them , in [some shady place]7228-some shady place , and listen whilst [the young lady]5568-the young lady read : which [he]123-oliver could have done , until it grew too dark to see the letters . Then , [he]123-oliver had [his]123-oliver own lesson for the next day to prepare ; and at this , [he]123-oliver would work hard , in [a little room which looked into [the garden]944-the garden]7230-a little room which looked into the garden , till evening came slowly on , when [the ladies]4649-the ladies would walk out again , and [he]123-oliver with [them]4649-the ladies : listening with such pleasure to all [they]4649-the ladies said : and so happy if [they]4649-the ladies wanted a flower that [he]123-oliver could climb to reach , or had forgotten anything [he]123-oliver could run to fetch : that [he]123-oliver could never be quick enough about it . When it became quite dark , and [they]4649-the ladies returned [home]4804-home , [the young lady]5568-the young lady would sit down to the piano , and play some pleasant air , or sing , in a low and gentle voice , some old song which it pleased [[her]5568-the young lady aunt]7235-her aunt to hear . There would be no candles lighted at such times as these ; and [Oliver]123-oliver would sit by one of the windows , listening to the sweet music , in a perfect rapture . And when Sunday came , how differently the day was spent , from any way in which [he]123-oliver had ever spent it yet ! and how happily too ; like all the other days in that most happy time ! There was [the little church]7226-the little church , in the morning , with the green leaves fluttering at the windows : the birds singing without : and the sweet - smelling air stealing in at [the low porch]1988-the low porch , and filling [the homely building]7238-the homely building with its fragrance . [The poor people]4641-the poor people were so neat and clean , and knelt so reverently in prayer , that it seemed a pleasure , not a tedious duty , [their]4641-the poor people assembling there together ; and though the singing might be rude , it was real , and sounded more musical to [Oliver]123-oliver 's ears at least than any [he]123-oliver had ever heard in [church]7240-church before . Then , there were the walks as usual , and many calls at [the clean houses of [the labouring men]7242-the labouring men]7241-the clean houses of the labouring men ; and at night , [Oliver]123-oliver read a chapter or two from the Bible , which [he]123-oliver had been studying all the week , and in the performance of which duty [he]123-oliver felt more proud and pleased , than if [he]123-oliver had been [the clergyman]4951-the clergyman [himself]123-oliver . In the morning , [Oliver]123-oliver would be a - foot by six o'clock , roaming [the fields]936-the fields , and plundering the hedges , far and wide , for nosegays of wild flowers , with which [he]123-oliver would return laden , [home]4804-home ; and which it took great care and consideration to arrange , to the best advantage , for the embellishment of the breakfast - table . There was fresh groundsel , too , for [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie 's birds , with which [Oliver]123-oliver , who had been studying the subject under the able tuition of [the village clerk]7246-the village clerk , would decorate the cages , in the most approved taste . When the birds were made all spruce and smart for the day , there was usually some little commission of charity to execute in [the village]7221-the village ; or , failing that , there was rare cricket - playing , sometimes , on [the green]7248-the green ; or , failing that , there was always something to do in [the garden]944-the garden , or about the plants , to which [Oliver]123-oliver who had studied this science also , under [the same master , who was [a gardener by trade]7251-a gardener by trade]7250-the same master , who was a gardener by trade , applied [himself]123-oliver with hearty good - will , until [Miss Rose]245-rose made [her]245-rose appearance : when there were a thousand commendations to be bestowed on all [he]123-oliver had done . So three months glided away ; three months which , in the life of [the most blessed and favoured of mortals]7252-the most blessed and favoured of mortals , might have been unmingled happiness , and which , in [Oliver]123-oliver 's were true felicity . With the purest and most amiable generosity on one side ; and the truest , warmest , soul - felt gratitude on the other ; it is no wonder that , by the end of that short time , [Oliver Twist]123-oliver had become completely domesticated with [the old lady]5061-the old lady and [[her]5061-the old lady niece]7254-her niece , and that the fervent attachment of [his]123-oliver young and sensitive heart , was repaid by [their]7255-they pride in , and attachment to , [himself]123-oliver . CHAPTER XXXIII WHEREIN THE HAPPINESS OF [OLIVER]123-oliver AND [[HIS]123-oliver FRIENDS]4556-his friends , EXPERIENCES A SUDDEN CHECK Spring flew swiftly by , and summer came . If [the village]7221-the village had been beautiful at first [it]7221-the village was now in the full glow and luxuriance of [its]7221-the village richness . The great trees , which had looked shrunken and bare in the earlier months , had now burst into strong life and health ; and stretching forth [their]7255-they green arms over [the thirsty ground]7258-the thirsty ground , converted open and naked spots into [choice nooks , where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect]7259-choice nooks , where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect , steeped in sunshine , which lay stretched beyond . [The earth]5064-the earth had donned [her]5061-the old lady mantle of brightest green ; and shed [her]5061-the old lady richest perfumes abroad . It was the prime and vigour of the year ; all things were glad and flourishing . Still , the same quiet life went on at [the little cottage]7261-the little cottage , and the same cheerful serenity prevailed among [[its]7261-the little cottage inmates]7262-its inmates . [Oliver]123-oliver had long since grown stout and healthy ; but health or sickness made no difference in [his]123-oliver warm feelings of [a great many people]7263-a great many people . [He]123-oliver was still [the same gentle , attached , affectionate creature that [he]123-oliver had been when pain and suffering had wasted [his]123-oliver strength , and when [he]123-oliver was dependent for every slight attention , and comfort on those who tended [him]123-oliver]7264-the same gentle , attached , affectionate creature that he had been when pain and suffering had wasted his strength , and when he was dependent for every slight attention , and comfort on those who tended him . One beautiful night , when [they]7255-they had taken a longer walk than was customary with [them]7255-they : for the day had been unusually warm , and there was a brilliant moon , and a light wind had sprung up , which was unusually refreshing . [Rose]245-rose had been in high spirits , too , and [they]7255-they had walked on , in merry conversation , until [they]7255-they had far exceeded [their]7255-they ordinary bounds . [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie being fatigued , [they]7255-they returned more slowly [home]4804-home . [The young lady]5568-the young lady merely throwing off [her]5568-the young lady simple bonnet , sat down to the piano as usual . After running abstractedly over the keys for a few minutes , [she]5568-the young lady fell into a low and very solemn air ; and as [she]5568-the young lady played it , [they]7255-they heard a sound as if [she]5568-the young lady were weeping . '[245-rose] [Rose]245-rose , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ! ' said [the elder lady]2512-the elder lady . [Rose]245-rose made no reply , but played a little quicker , as though the words had roused [her]245-rose from some painful thoughts . '[245-rose] [Rose]245-rose , [[my]0-i love]2819-my love ! ' cried [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , rising hastily , and bending over [her]245-rose . '[245-rose] What is this ? In tears ! [[My]0-i dear child]1383-my dear child , what distresses [you]245-rose ? ' '[0-i] Nothing , [aunt]6905-aunt ; nothing , ' replied [the young lady]5568-the young lady . '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know what it is ; [I]0-i ca n't describe it ; but [I]0-i feel - ' '[0-i] Not ill , [[my]0-i love]2819-my love ? ' interposed [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . '[2819-my love] No , no ! Oh , not ill ! ' replied [Rose]245-rose : shuddering as though some deadly chillness were passing over [her]245-rose , while [she]245-rose spoke ; '[0-i] [I]0-i shall be better presently . Close the window , pray ! ' [Oliver]123-oliver hastened to comply with [her]245-rose request . [The young lady]5568-the young lady , making an effort to recover [her]5568-the young lady cheerfulness , strove to play some livelier tune ; but [her]5568-the young lady fingers dropped powerless over the keys . Covering [her]5568-the young lady face with [her]5568-the young lady hands , [she]5568-the young lady sank upon a sofa , and gave vent to the tears which [she]5568-the young lady was now unable to repress . '[2823-my child] [[My]0-i child]2823-my child ! ' said [the elderly lady]7270-the elderly lady , folding [her]7270-the elderly lady arms about [her]2823-my child , '[2823-my child] [I]0-i never saw [you]2823-my child so before . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i would not alarm [you]0-i if [I]0-i could avoid it , ' rejoined [Rose]245-rose ; '[0-i] but indeed [I]0-i have tried very hard , and can not help this . [I]0-i fear [I]0-i am ill , [aunt]6905-aunt . ' [She]5568-the young lady was , indeed ; for , when candles were brought , [they]7271-they saw that in the very short time which had elapsed since [their]7271-they return [home]4804-home , the hue of [her]5568-the young lady countenance had changed to a marble whiteness . [Its]5568-the young lady expression had lost nothing of its beauty ; but it was changed ; and there was an anxious haggard look about the gentle face , which it had never worn before . Another minute , and it was suffused with a crimson flush : and a heavy wildness came over the soft blue eye . Again this disappeared , like the shadow thrown by a passing cloud ; and [she]5568-the young lady was once more deadly pale . [Oliver]123-oliver , who watched [the old lady]5061-the old lady anxiously , observed that [she]5061-the old lady was alarmed by these appearances ; and so in truth , was [he]123-oliver ; but seeing that [she]5061-the old lady affected to make light of them , [he]123-oliver endeavoured to do the same , and [they]7271-they so far succeeded , that when [Rose]245-rose was persuaded by [[her]245-rose aunt]7235-her aunt to retire for the night , [she]245-rose was in better spirits ; and appeared even in better health : assuring [them]7271-they that [she]245-rose felt certain [she]245-rose should rise in the morning , quite well . '[0-i] [I]0-i hope , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , when [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie returned , '[0-i] that nothing is the matter ? [She]2825-she do n't look well to - night , but - ' [The old lady]5061-the old lady motioned to [him]123-oliver not to speak ; and sitting [herself]5061-the old lady down in a dark corner of [the room]432-the room , remained silent for some time . At length , [she]5061-the old lady said , in a trembling voice : '[2825-she] [I]0-i hope not , [Oliver]123-oliver . [I]0-i have been very happy with [her]2825-she for some years : too happy , perhaps . It may be time that [I]0-i should meet with some misfortune ; but [I]0-i hope it is not this . ' '[0-i] What ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] The heavy blow , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , '[0-i] of losing [the dear girl who has so long been [my]0-i comfort and happiness]2826-the dear girl who has so long been my comfort and happiness . ' '[0-i] Oh ! God forbid ! ' exclaimed [Oliver]123-oliver , hastily . '[0-i] Amen to that , [[my]0-i child]2823-my child ! ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , wringing [her]5061-the old lady hands . '[2823-my child] Surely there is no danger of anything so dreadful ? ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[2823-my child] Two hours ago , [she]2825-she was quite well . ' '[2823-my child] [She]2825-she is very ill now , ' rejoined [Mrs. Maylies]258-mrs. maylies ; '[2825-she] and will be worse , [I]0-i am sure . [[My]0-i dear]583-my dear , [dear Rose]245-rose ! Oh , what shall [I]0-i do without [her]2825-she ! ' [She]2825-she gave way to such great grief , that [Oliver]123-oliver , suppressing [his]123-oliver own emotion , ventured to remonstrate with [her]2825-she ; and to beg , earnestly , that , for the sake of [the dear young lady]7279-the dear young lady [herself]2825-she , [she]2825-she would be more calm . '[0-i] And consider , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , as the tears forced themselves into [his]123-oliver eyes , despite of [his]123-oliver efforts to the contrary . '[0-i] Oh ! consider how young and good [she]2825-she is , and what pleasure and comfort [she]2825-she gives to all about [her]2825-she . [I]0-i am sure - certain - quite certain - that , for [your]2830-you sake , who are so good [yourself]2830-you ; and for [her]2825-she own ; and for the sake of all [she]2825-she makes so happy ; [she]2825-she will not die . [Heaven]5455-heaven will never let [her]2825-she die so young . ' '[2830-you] Hush ! ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , laying [her]244-mrs. maylie hand on [Oliver]123-oliver 's head . '[2830-you] [You]2830-you think like [a child]371-a child , [poor boy]5440-poor boy . But [you]2830-you teach [me]0-i [my]0-i duty , notwithstanding . [I]0-i had forgotten it for a moment , [Oliver]123-oliver , but [I]0-i hope [I]0-i may be pardoned , for [I]0-i am old , and have seen enough of illness and death to know the agony of separation from the objects of [our]2834-our love . [I]0-i have seen enough , too , to know that it is not always [the youngest and best who are spared to those that love [them]2835-the youngest and best who are spared to those that love them]2835-the youngest and best who are spared to those that love them ; but this should give [us]2834-our comfort in [our]2834-our sorrow ; for Heaven is just ; and such things teach [us]2834-our , impressively , that there is a brighter world than this ; and that the passage to it is speedy . [God]167-god 's will be done ! [I]0-i love [her]2836-her ; and [He]167-god knows how well ! ' [Oliver]123-oliver was surprised to see that as [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie said these words , [she]244-mrs. maylie checked [her]244-mrs. maylie lamentations as though by one effort ; and drawing [herself]244-mrs. maylie up as [she]244-mrs. maylie spoke , became composed and firm . [He]123-oliver was still more astonished to find that this firmness lasted ; and that , under all the care and watching which ensued , [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie was every ready and collected : performing all the duties which had devolved upon [her]244-mrs. maylie , steadily , and , to all external appearances , even cheerfully . But [he]123-oliver was young , and did not know what strong minds are capable of , under trying circumstances . How should [he]123-oliver , when [[their]7280-their possessors]7281-their possessors so seldom know [themselves]7281-their possessors ? An anxious night ensued . When morning came , [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie 's predictions were but too well verified . [Rose]245-rose was in the first stage of a high and dangerous fever . '[167-god] [We]2837-we must be active , [Oliver]123-oliver , and not give way to useless grief , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , laying [her]244-mrs. maylie finger on [her]244-mrs. maylie lip , as [she]244-mrs. maylie looked steadily into [his]123-oliver face ; '[167-god] this letter must be sent , with all possible expedition , to [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne . It must be carried to [the market - town]2838-the market - town : which is not more than four miles off , by [the footpath across the field]2839-the footpath across the field : and thence dispatched , by [an express on horseback]2840-an express on horseback , straight to [Chertsey]42-chertsey . [[The people]396-the people at [the inn]2843-the inn]2842-the people at the inn will undertake to do this : and [I]0-i can trust to [you]123-oliver to see it done , [I]0-i know . ' [Oliver]123-oliver could make no reply , but looked [his]123-oliver anxiety to be gone at once . '[0-i] Here is another letter , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , pausing to reflect ; '[0-i] but whether to send it now , or wait until [I]0-i see how [Rose]245-rose goes on , [I]0-i scarcely know . [I]0-i would not forward it , unless [I]0-i feared the worst . ' '[0-i] Is it for [Chertsey]42-chertsey , too , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? ' inquired [Oliver]123-oliver ; impatient to execute [his]123-oliver commission , and holding out [his]123-oliver trembling hand for the letter . '[4974-ma'am] No , ' replied [the old lady]5061-the old lady , giving it to [him]123-oliver mechanically . [Oliver]123-oliver glanced at it , and saw that it was directed to [Harry Maylie]131-harry , [Esquire]7283-esquire , at [[some great lord]7284-some great lord 's house in [the country]5109-the country]7285-some great lord 's house in the country ; where , [he]123-oliver could not make out . '[4974-ma'am] Shall it go , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ? ' asked [Oliver]123-oliver , looking up , impatiently . '[0-i] [I]0-i think not , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , taking it back . '[0-i] [I]0-i will wait until to - morrow . ' With these words , [she]244-mrs. maylie gave [Oliver]123-oliver [her]244-mrs. maylie purse , and [he]123-oliver started off , without more delay , at the greatest speed [he]123-oliver could muster . Swiftly [he]123-oliver ran across [the fields]936-the fields , and down [the little lanes which sometimes divided [them]936-the fields]7288-the little lanes which sometimes divided them : now almost hidden by the high corn on either side , and now emerging on [an open field]7289-an open field , where the mowers and haymakers were busy at [their]7290-their work : nor did [he]123-oliver stop once , save now and then , for a few seconds , to recover breath , until [he]123-oliver came , in a great heat , and covered with dust , on [the little market - place of [the market - town]2838-the market - town]7291-the little market - place of the market - town . Here [he]123-oliver paused , and looked about for [the inn]2843-the inn . There were [a white bank]7294-a white bank , and [a red brewery]7295-a red brewery , and [a yellow town - hall]7296-a yellow town - hall ; and in one corner there was [a large house]7297-a large house , with all the wood about [it]7297-a large house painted green : before which was the sign of '[259-the george] [The George]259-the george . ' To this [he]123-oliver hastened , as soon as it caught [his]123-oliver eye . [He]123-oliver spoke to [a postboy who was dozing under the gateway]7298-a postboy who was dozing under the gateway ; and who , after hearing what [he]123-oliver wanted , referred [him]123-oliver to [the ostler]7299-the ostler ; who after hearing all [he]123-oliver had to say again , referred [him]123-oliver to [the landlord]6608-the landlord ; who was [a tall gentleman in a blue neckcloth , a white hat , drab breeches , and boots with tops to match , leaning against a pump by the stable - door]7301-a tall gentleman in a blue neckcloth , a white hat , drab breeches , and boots with tops to match , leaning against a pump by the stable - door , picking [his]123-oliver teeth with a silver toothpick . [This gentleman]1187-this gentleman walked with much deliberation into the bar to make out the bill : which took a long time making out : and after it was ready , and paid , a horse had to be saddled , and [a man]469-a man to be dressed , which took up ten good minutes more . Meanwhile [Oliver]123-oliver was in such a desperate state of impatience and anxiety , that [he]123-oliver felt as if [he]123-oliver could have jumped upon the horse [himself]123-oliver , and galloped away , full tear , to the next stage . At length , all was ready ; and the little parcel having been handed up , with many injunctions and entreaties for its speedy delivery , [the man]4928-the man set spurs to [his]4928-the man horse , and rattling over the uneven paving of [the market - place]7305-the market - place , was out of [the town]4898-the town , and galloping along [the turnpike - road]7307-the turnpike - road , in a couple of minutes . As it was something to feel certain that assistance was sent for , and that no time had been lost , [Oliver]123-oliver hurried up [the inn - yard]7308-the inn - yard , with a somewhat lighter heart . [He]123-oliver was turning out of the gateway when [he]123-oliver accidently stumbled against [a tall man wrapped in a cloak]7309-a tall man wrapped in a cloak , who was at that moment coming out of [the inn]2843-the inn door . '[259-the george] Hah ! ' cried [the man]4928-the man , fixing [his]4928-the man eyes on [Oliver]123-oliver , and suddenly recoiling . '[259-the george] What the devil 's this ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i beg [your]2846-you pardon , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver ; '[4564-sir] [I]0-i was in a great hurry to get [home]4804-home , and did n't see [you]2846-you were coming . ' '[260-death] [Death]260-death ! ' muttered [the man]4928-the man to [himself]4928-the man , glaring at [the boy]437-the boy with [his]4928-the man large dark eyes . '[260-death] Who would have thought it ! Grind [him]2849-him to ashes ! [He]2849-him 'd start up from a stone coffin , to come in [my]0-i way ! ' '[2849-him] [I]0-i am sorry , ' stammered [Oliver]123-oliver , confused by [the strange man]6701-the strange man 's wild look . '[0-i] [I]0-i hope [I]0-i have not hurt [you]2846-you ! ' '[0-i] Rot [you]0-i ! ' murmured [the man]4928-the man , in a horrible passion ; between [his]4928-the man clenched teeth ; '[0-i] if [I]0-i had only had the courage to say the word , [I]0-i might have been free of [you]0-i in a night . Curses on [your]0-i head , and black death on [your]0-i heart , [you]0-i imp ! What are [you]0-i doing here ? ' [The man]4928-the man shook [his]4928-the man fist , as [he]4928-the man uttered these words incoherently . [He]4928-the man advanced towards [Oliver]123-oliver , as if with the intention of aiming a blow at [him]123-oliver , but fell violently on the ground : writhing and foaming , in a fit . [Oliver]123-oliver gazed , for a moment , at the struggles of [the madman]7317-the madman for such [he]123-oliver supposed [him]7317-the madman to be ; and then darted into [the house]4595-the house for help . Having seen [him]7317-the madman safely carried into [the hotel]7319-the hotel , [he]123-oliver turned [his]123-oliver face homewards , running as fast as [he]123-oliver could , to make up for lost time : and recalling with a great deal of astonishment and some fear , the extraordinary behaviour of [the person from whom [he]123-oliver had just parted]7320-the person from whom he had just parted . The circumstance did not dwell in [his]123-oliver recollection long , however : for when [he]123-oliver reached [the cottage]941-the cottage , there was enough to occupy [his]123-oliver mind , and to drive all considerations of self completely from [his]123-oliver memory . [Rose Maylie]261-rose had rapidly grown worse ; before mid - night [she]2850-she was delirious . [A medical practitioner , who resided on the spot]7322-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot , was in constant attendance upon [her]2850-she ; and after first seeing [the patient]4567-the patient , [he]7322-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot had taken [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie aside , and pronounced [her]2850-she disorder to be one of a most alarming nature . '[0-i] In fact , ' [he]7322-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot said , '[0-i] it would be little short of a miracle , if [she]2850-she recovered . ' How often did [Oliver]123-oliver start from [his]123-oliver bed that night , and stealing out , with noiseless footstep , to [the staircase]7324-the staircase , listen for the slightest sound from [the sick chamber]7325-the sick chamber ! How often did a tremble shake [his]123-oliver frame , and cold drops of terror start upon [his]123-oliver brow , when a sudden trampling of feet caused [him]123-oliver to fear that something too dreadful to think of , had even then occurred ! And what had been the fervency of all the prayers [he]123-oliver had ever muttered , compared with those [he]123-oliver poured forth , now , in the agony and passion of [his]123-oliver supplication for the life and health of [the gentle creature , who was tottering on [the deep grave]7327-the deep grave 's verge]7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge ! Oh ! the suspense , the fearful , acute suspense , of standing idly by while the life of one [we]7328-we dearly love , is trembling in the balance ! Oh ! the racking thoughts that crowd upon the mind , and make the heart beat violently , and the breath come thick , by the force of the images [they]7329-they conjure up before it ; the desperate anxiety to be doing something to relieve the pain , or lessen the danger , which [we]7328-we have no power to alleviate ; the sinking of soul and spirit , which the sad remembrance of [our]7328-we helplessness produces ; what tortures can equal these ; what reflections or endeavours can , in the full tide and fever of the time , allay them ! Morning came ; and [the little cottage]7261-the little cottage was lonely and still . [People]480-people spoke in whispers ; anxious faces appeared at the gate , from time to time ; [women]5143-women and [children]374-children went away in tears . All the livelong day , and for hours after it had grown dark , [Oliver]123-oliver paced softly up and down [the garden]944-the garden , raising [his]123-oliver eyes every instant to [the sick chamber]7325-the sick chamber , and shuddering to see the darkened window , looking as if death lay stretched inside . Late that night , [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne arrived . '[0-i] It is hard , ' said [the good doctor]7185-the good doctor , turning away as [he]7185-the good doctor spoke ; '[0-i] so young ; so much beloved ; but there is very little hope . ' Another morning . The sun shone brightly ; as brightly as if it looked upon no misery or care ; and , with every leaf and flower in full bloom about [her]7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge ; with life , and health , and sounds and sights of joy , surrounding [her]7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge on every side : [the fair young creature]7337-the fair young creature lay , wasting fast . [Oliver]123-oliver crept away to [the old churchyard]7338-the old churchyard , and sitting down on one of the green mounds , wept and prayed for [her]7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge , in silence . There was such peace and beauty in the scene ; so much of brightness and mirth in [the sunny landscape]7339-the sunny landscape ; such blithesome music in the songs of the summer birds ; such freedom in the rapid flight of the rook , careering overhead ; so much of life and joyousness in all ; that , when [the boy]437-the boy raised [his]437-the boy aching eyes , and looked about , the thought instinctively occurred to [him]437-the boy , that this was not a time for death ; that [Rose]261-rose could surely never die when humbler things were all so glad and gay ; that [graves]7341-graves were for cold and cheerless winter : not for sunlight and fragrance . [He]437-the boy almost thought that shrouds were for the old and shrunken ; and that [they]7342-they never wrapped the young and graceful form in their ghastly folds . A knell from the church bell broke harshly on these youthful thoughts . Another ! Again ! It was tolling for the funeral service . [A group of [humble mourners]7344-humble mourners]7343-a group of humble mourners entered the gate : wearing white favours ; for the corpse was young . [They]7343-a group of humble mourners stood uncovered by [a grave]4816-a grave ; and there was [a mother]344-a mother - [a mother]344-a mother once - among [the weeping train]7348-the weeping train . But the sun shone brightly , and the birds sang on . [Oliver]123-oliver turned homeward , thinking on the many kindnesses [he]123-oliver had received from [the young lady]5568-the young lady , and wishing that the time could come again , that [he]123-oliver might never cease showing [her]5568-the young lady how grateful and attached [he]123-oliver was . [He]123-oliver had no cause for self - reproach on the score of neglect , or want of thought , for [he]123-oliver had been devoted to [her]5568-the young lady service ; and yet a hundred little occasions rose up before [him]123-oliver , on which [he]123-oliver fancied [he]123-oliver might have been more zealous , and more earnest , and wished [he]123-oliver had been . [We]7350-we need be careful how [we]7350-we deal with those about [us]7350-we , when every death carries to some small circle of [survivors]7351-survivors , thoughts of so much omitted , and so little done - of so many things forgotten , and so many more which might have been repaired ! There is no remorse so deep as that which is unavailing ; if [we]7350-we would be spared its tortures , let [us]7350-we remember this , in time . When [he]123-oliver reached [home]4804-home [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie was sitting in [the little parlour]7353-the little parlour . [Oliver]123-oliver 's heart sank at sight of [her]244-mrs. maylie ; for [she]244-mrs. maylie had never left the bedside of [[her]244-mrs. maylie niece]7254-her niece ; and [he]123-oliver trembled to think what change could have driven [her]244-mrs. maylie away . [He]123-oliver learnt that [she]244-mrs. maylie had fallen into a deep sleep , from which [she]244-mrs. maylie would waken , either to recovery and life , or to bid [them]7355-they farewell , and die . [They]7355-they sat , listening , and afraid to speak , for hours . The untasted meal was removed , with looks which showed that [their]7355-they thoughts were elsewhere , [they]7355-they watched the sun as [he]123-oliver sank lower and lower , and , at length , cast over sky and earth those brilliant hues which herald [his]123-oliver departure . [Their]7355-they quick ears caught the sound of an approaching footstep . [They]7355-they both involuntarily darted to the door , as [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne entered . '[0-i] What of [Rose]261-rose ? ' cried [the old lady]5061-the old lady . '[261-rose] Tell [me]0-i at once ! [I]0-i can bear it ; anything but suspense ! Oh , tell [me]0-i ! in the name of Heaven ! ' '[0-i] [You]0-i must compose [yourself]0-i , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor supporting [her]5061-the old lady . '[0-i] Be calm , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ma'am , pray . ' '[167-god] Let [me]0-i go , in [God]167-god 's name ! [[My]0-i dear child]1383-my dear child ! [She]261-rose is dead ! [She]261-rose is dying ! ' '[261-rose] No ! ' cried [the doctor]5019-the doctor , passionately . '[261-rose] As [He]2853-he is good and merciful , [she]261-rose will live to bless [us]2854-us all , for years to come . ' [The lady]679-the lady fell upon [her]679-the lady knees , and tried to fold [her]679-the lady hands together ; but the energy which had supported [her]679-the lady so long , fled up to Heaven with [her]679-the lady first thanksgiving ; and [she]679-the lady sank into the friendly arms which were extended to receive [her]679-the lady . CHAPTER XXXIV CONTAINS SOME INTRODUCTORY PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO [A YOUNG GENTLEMAN WHO NOW ARRIVES UPON THE SCENE]262-a young gentleman who now arrives upon the scene ; AND A NEW ADVENTURE WHICH HAPPENED TO [OLIVER]123-oliver It was almost too much happiness to bear . [Oliver]123-oliver felt stunned and stupefied by the unexpected intelligence ; [he]123-oliver could not weep , or speak , or rest . [He]123-oliver had scarcely the power of understanding anything that had passed , until , after a long ramble in the quiet evening air , a burst of tears came to [his]123-oliver relief , and [he]123-oliver seemed to awaken , all at once , to a full sense of the joyful change that had occurred , and the almost insupportable load of anguish which had been taken from [his]123-oliver breast . The night was fast closing in , when [he]123-oliver returned homeward : laden with flowers which [he]123-oliver had culled , with peculiar care , for the adornment of [the sick chamber]7325-the sick chamber . As [he]123-oliver walked briskly along [the road]4910-the road , [he]123-oliver heard behind [him]123-oliver , the noise of [some vehicle]7362-some vehicle , approaching at a furious pace . Looking round , [he]123-oliver saw that it was a post - chaise , driven at great speed ; and as the horses were galloping , and [the road]4910-the road was narrow , [he]123-oliver stood leaning against a gate until it should have passed [him]123-oliver . As it dashed on , [Oliver]123-oliver caught a glimpse of [a man in a white nightcap]7364-a man in a white nightcap , whose face seemed familiar to [him]123-oliver , although [his]123-oliver view was so brief that [he]123-oliver could not identify [the person]7365-the person . In another second or two , the nightcap was thrust out of the chaise - window , and a stentorian voice bellowed to [the driver]6206-the driver to stop : which [he]6206-the driver did , as soon as [he]6206-the driver could pull up [his]6206-the driver horses . Then , the nightcap once again appeared : and the same voice called [Oliver]123-oliver by [his]123-oliver name . '[261-rose] Here ! ' cried [the voice]4824-the voice . '[261-rose] [Oliver]123-oliver , what 's the news ? [Miss Rose]245-rose ! [Master O - li - ver]2855-master o - li - ver ! ' '[2855-master o - li - ver] Is is [you]2856-you , [Giles]241-mr. giles ? ' cried [Oliver]123-oliver , running up to the chaise - door . [Giles]241-mr. giles popped out [his]241-mr. giles nightcap again , preparatory to making some reply , when [he]241-mr. giles was suddenly pulled back by [a young gentleman who occupied the other corner of the chaise , and who eagerly demanded what was the news]7368-a young gentleman who occupied the other corner of the chaise , and who eagerly demanded what was the news . '[2856-you] In a word ! ' cried [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , '[2856-you] Better or worse ? ' '[2856-you] Better - much better ! ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver , hastily . '[2856-you] Thank Heaven ! ' exclaimed [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[2856-you] [You]123-oliver are sure ? ' '[123-oliver] Quite , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[4564-sir] The change took place only a few hours ago ; and [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne says , that all danger is at an end . ' [The gentleman]4618-the gentleman said not another word , but , opening the chaise - door , leaped out , and taking [Oliver]123-oliver hurriedly by the arm , led [him]123-oliver aside . '[247-mr. losberne] [You]123-oliver are quite certain ? There is no possibility of any mistake on [your]123-oliver part , [[my]0-i boy]601-my boy , is there ? ' demanded [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman in a tremulous voice . '[123-oliver] Do not deceive [me]0-i , by awakening hopes that are not to be fulfilled . ' '[123-oliver] [I]0-i would not for [the world]4589-the world , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] Indeed [you]4564-sir may believe [me]0-i . [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne 's words were , that [she]2861-she would live to bless [us]2862-us all for many years to come . [I]0-i heard [him]247-mr. losberne say so . ' The tears stood in [Oliver]123-oliver 's eyes as [he]123-oliver recalled the scene which was the beginning of so much happiness ; and [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman turned [his]4618-the gentleman face away , and remained silent , for some minutes . [Oliver]123-oliver thought [he]123-oliver heard [him]4618-the gentleman sob , more than once ; but [he]123-oliver feared to interrupt [him]4618-the gentleman by any fresh remark - for [he]123-oliver could well guess what [his]123-oliver feelings were - and so stood apart , feigning to be occupied with [his]123-oliver nosegay . All this time , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , with the white nightcap on , had been sitting on the steps of the chaise , supporting an elbow on each knee , and wiping [his]241-mr. giles eyes with a blue cotton pocket - handkerchief dotted with white spots . That [the honest fellow]7374-the honest fellow had not been feigning emotion , was abundantly demonstrated by the very red eyes with which [he]241-mr. giles regarded [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman , when [he]241-mr. giles turned round and addressed [him]5093-the young gentleman . '[247-mr. losberne] [I]0-i think [you]0-i had better go on to [[my]0-i mother]5014-my mother 's in the chaise , [Giles]241-mr. giles , ' said [he]0-i . '[0-i] [I]0-i would rather walk slowly on , so as to gain a little time before [I]0-i see [her]5014-my mother . [You]0-i can say [I]0-i am coming . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i beg [your]0-i pardon , [Mr. Harry]263-mr. harry , ' said [Giles]241-mr. giles : giving a final polish to [his]241-mr. giles ruffled countenance with the handkerchief ; '[263-mr. harry] but if [you]0-i would leave [the postboy]2864-the postboy to say that , [I]0-i should be very much obliged to [you]0-i . It would n't be proper for [the maids]2865-the maids to see [me]0-i in this state , [sir]4564-sir ; [I]0-i should never have any more authority with [them]2865-the maids if [they]2865-the maids did . ' '[2865-the maids] Well , ' rejoined [Harry Maylie]131-harry , smiling , '[0-i] [you]0-i can do as [you]0-i like . Let [him]2864-the postboy go on with the luggage , if [you]0-i wish it , and do [you]0-i follow with [us]2867-their . Only first exchange that nightcap for some more appropriate covering , or [we]2867-their shall be taken for [madmen]2868-madmen . ' [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , reminded of [his]241-mr. giles unbecoming costume , snatched off and pocketed [his]241-mr. giles nightcap ; and substituted a hat , of grave and sober shape , which [he]241-mr. giles took out of the chaise . This done , [the postboy]2864-the postboy drove off ; [Giles]241-mr. giles , [Mr. Maylie]264-mr. maylie , and [Oliver]123-oliver , followed at [their]2867-their leisure . As [they]2867-their walked along , [Oliver]123-oliver glanced from time to time with much interest and curiosity at [the new comer]5419-the new comer . [He]123-oliver seemed about five - and - twenty years of age , and was of the middle height ; [his]123-oliver countenance was frank and handsome ; and [his]123-oliver demeanor easy and prepossessing . Notwithstanding the difference between youth and age , [he]123-oliver bore so strong a likeness to [the old lady]5061-the old lady , that [Oliver]123-oliver would have had no great difficulty in imagining [their]2867-their relationship , if [he]123-oliver had not already spoken of [her]5061-the old lady as [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother . [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie was anxiously waiting to receive [[her]244-mrs. maylie son]7380-her son when [he]123-oliver reached [the cottage]941-the cottage . The meeting did not take place without great emotion on both sides . '[265-mother] [Mother]265-mother ! ' whispered [the young man]1803-the young man ; '[265-mother] why did [you]265-mother not write before ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i did , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie ; '[0-i] but , on reflection , [I]0-i determined to keep back the letter until [I]0-i had heard [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne 's opinion . ' '[247-mr. losberne] But why , ' said [the young man]1803-the young man , '[247-mr. losberne] why run the chance of that occurring which so nearly happened ? If [Rose]245-rose had - [I]0-i can not utter that word now - if this illness had terminated differently , how could [you]265-mother ever have forgiven [yourself]265-mother ! How could [I]0-i ever have know happiness again ! ' '[247-mr. losberne] If that had been the case , [Harry]131-harry , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , '[131-harry] [I]0-i fear [your]131-harry happiness would have been effectually blighted , and that [your]131-harry arrival [here]351-here , a day sooner or a day later , would have been of very , very little import . ' '[131-harry] And who can wonder if it be so , [mother]461-mother ? ' rejoined [the young man]1803-the young man ; '[461-mother] or why should [I]0-i say , if ? - It is - it is - [you]131-harry know it , [mother]461-mother - [you]131-harry must know it ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i know that [she]245-rose deserves the best and purest love the heart of [man]1163-man can offer , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie ; '[0-i] [I]0-i know that the devotion and affection of [her]245-rose nature require no ordinary return , but one that shall be deep and lasting . If [I]0-i did not feel this , and know , besides , that a changed behaviour in one [she]245-rose loved would break [her]245-rose heart , [I]0-i should not feel [my]0-i task so difficult of performance , or have to encounter so many struggles in [my]0-i own bosom , when [I]0-i take what seems to [me]0-i to be the strict line of duty . ' '[461-mother] This is unkind , [mother]461-mother , ' said [Harry]131-harry . '[461-mother] Do [you]461-mother still suppose that [I]0-i am [a boy ignorant of [my]0-i own mind , and mistaking the impulses of [my]0-i own soul]2874-a boy ignorant of my own mind , and mistaking the impulses of my own soul ? ' '[461-mother] [I]0-i think , [[my]0-i dear son]2875-my dear son , ' returned [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , laying [her]244-mrs. maylie hand upon [his]2875-my dear son shoulder , '[0-i] that [youth]2876-youth has many generous impulses which do not last ; and that among them are some , which , being gratified , become only the more fleeting . Above all , [I]0-i think ' said [the lady]679-the lady , fixing [her]244-mrs. maylie eyes on [[her]244-mrs. maylie son]7380-her son 's face , '[0-i] that if [an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man marry [a wife on whose name there is a stain , which , though it originate in no fault of [hers]0-i , may be visited by [cold and sordid people]2879-cold and sordid people upon [her]2880-her , and upon [[his]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man children]2881-his children also : and , in exact proportion to [his]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man success in [the world]4589-the world]2878-a wife on whose name there is a stain , which , though it originate in no fault of hers , may be visited by cold and sordid people upon her , and upon his children also : and , in exact proportion to his success in the world , be cast in [his]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man teeth , and made the subject of sneers against [him]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man : [he]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man may , no matter how generous and good [his]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man nature , one day repent of the connection [he]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man formed in early life . And [she]2880-her may have the pain of knowing that [he]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man does so . ' '[2880-her] [Mother]461-mother , ' said [the young man]1803-the young man , impatiently , '[2880-her] [he]2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man would be [a selfish brute]2884-a selfish brute , unworthy alike of the name of [man]1163-man and of [the woman [you]461-mother describe]2886-the woman you describe , who acted thus . ' '[2884-a selfish brute] [You]461-mother think so now , [Harry]131-harry , ' replied [[his]1803-the young man mother]427-his mother . '[461-mother] And ever will ! ' said [the young man]1803-the young man . '[131-harry] The mental agony [I]0-i have suffered , during the last two days , wrings from [me]0-i the avowal to [you]461-mother of a passion which , as [you]461-mother well know , is not one of yesterday , nor one [I]0-i have lightly formed . On [Rose]245-rose , [sweet , gentle girl]2887-sweet , gentle girl ! [my]0-i heart is set , as firmly as ever heart of [man]1163-man was set on [woman]2889-woman . [I]0-i have no thought , no view , no hope in life , beyond [her]2889-woman ; and if [you]461-mother oppose [me]0-i in this great stake , [you]461-mother take [my]0-i peace and happiness in [your]461-mother hands , and cast them to the wind . [Mother]461-mother , think better of this , and of [me]0-i , and do not disregard the happiness of which [you]461-mother seem to think so little . ' '[131-harry] [Harry]131-harry , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , '[131-harry] it is because [I]0-i think so much of warm and sensitive hearts , that [I]0-i would spare [them]2891-them from being wounded . But [we]2892-we have said enough , and more than enough , on this matter , just now . ' '[2892-we] Let it rest with [Rose]245-rose , then , ' interposed [Harry]131-harry . '[245-rose] [You]0-i will not press these overstrained opinions of [yours]0-i , so far , as to throw any obstacle in [my]0-i way ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i will not , ' rejoined [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie ; '[0-i] but [I]0-i would have [you]131-harry consider - ' '[0-i] [I]0-i have considered ! ' was the impatient reply ; '[265-mother] [Mother]265-mother , [I]0-i have considered , years and years . [I]0-i have considered , ever since [I]0-i have been capable of serious reflection . [My]0-i feelings remain unchanged , as they ever will ; and why should [I]0-i suffer the pain of a delay in giving [them]2891-them vent , which can be productive of no earthly good ? No ! Before [I]0-i leave [this place]2280-this place , [Rose]245-rose shall hear [me]0-i . ' '[245-rose] [She]245-rose shall , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . '[245-rose] There is something in [your]265-mother manner , which would almost imply that [she]245-rose will hear [me]0-i coldly , [mother]461-mother , ' said [the young man]1803-the young man . '[461-mother] Not coldly , ' rejoined [the old lady]5061-the old lady ; '[245-rose] far from it . ' '[245-rose] How then ? ' urged [the young man]1803-the young man . '[245-rose] [She]245-rose has formed no other attachment ? ' '[245-rose] No , indeed , ' replied [[his]1803-the young man mother]427-his mother ; '[0-i] [you]0-i have , or [I]0-i mistake , too strong a hold on [her]245-rose affections already . What [I]0-i would say , ' resumed [the old lady]5061-the old lady , stopping [[her]5061-the old lady son]7380-her son as [he]1803-the young man was about to speak , '[0-i] is this . Before [you]0-i stake [your]0-i all on this chance ; before [you]0-i suffer [yourself]0-i to be carried to the highest point of hope ; reflect for a few moments , [[my]0-i dear child]1383-my dear child , on [Rose]245-rose 's history , and consider what effect the knowledge of [her]245-rose doubtful birth may have on [her]245-rose decision : devoted as [she]245-rose is to [us]2896-us , with all the intensity of [her]245-rose noble mind , and with that perfect sacrifice of self which , in all matters , great or trifling , has always been [her]245-rose characteristic . ' '[0-i] What do [you]0-i mean ? ' '[0-i] That [I]0-i leave [you]0-i to discover , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . '[0-i] [I]0-i must go back to [her]245-rose . God bless [you]0-i ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i shall see [you]0-i again to - night ? ' said [the young man]1803-the young man , eagerly . '[0-i] By and by , ' replied [the lady]679-the lady ; '[0-i] when [I]0-i leave [Rose]245-rose . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i will tell [her]245-rose [I]0-i am here ? ' said [Harry]131-harry . '[0-i] Of course , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . '[0-i] And say how anxious [I]0-i have been , and how much [I]0-i have suffered , and how [I]0-i long to see [her]245-rose . [You]0-i will not refuse to do this , [mother]461-mother ? ' '[461-mother] No , ' said [the old lady]5061-the old lady ; '[0-i] [I]0-i will tell [her]245-rose all . ' And pressing [[her]5061-the old lady son]7380-her son 's hand , affectionately , [she]5061-the old lady hastened from [the room]432-the room . [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne and [Oliver]123-oliver had remained at another end of [the apartment]5537-the apartment while this hurried conversation was proceeding . [The former]5396-the former now held out [his]5396-the former hand to [Harry Maylie]131-harry ; and hearty salutations were exchanged between [them]7403-them . [The doctor]5019-the doctor then communicated , in reply to multifarious questions from [[his]5019-the doctor young friend]6083-his young friend , a precise account of [[his]5019-the doctor patient]6937-his patient 's situation ; which was quite as consolatory and full of promise , as [Oliver]123-oliver 's statement had encouraged [him]5019-the doctor to hope ; and to the whole of which , [Mr. Giles , who affected to be busy about the luggage]7407-mr. giles , who affected to be busy about the luggage , listened with greedy ears . '[0-i] Have [you]2898-you shot anything particular , lately , [Giles]241-mr. giles ? ' inquired [the doctor]5019-the doctor , when [he]5019-the doctor had concluded . '[2898-you] Nothing particular , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , colouring up to the eyes . '[2898-you] Nor catching [any thieves]2900-any thieves , nor identifying [any house - breakers]2901-any house - breakers ? ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[4564-sir] None at all , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , with much gravity . '[4564-sir] Well , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , '[0-i] [I]0-i am sorry to hear it , because [you]2898-you do that sort of thing admirably . Pray , how is [Brittles]242-brittles ? ' '[242-brittles] [The boy]437-the boy is very well , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , recovering [his]241-mr. giles usual tone of patronage ; '[4564-sir] and sends [his]437-the boy respectful duty , [sir]4564-sir . ' '[4564-sir] That 's well , ' said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . '[4564-sir] Seeing [you]2898-you here , reminds [me]0-i , [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , that on the day before that on which [I]0-i was called away so hurriedly , [I]0-i executed , at the request of [[your]2898-you good mistress]2906-your good mistress , a small commission in [your]2898-you favour . Just step into this corner a moment , will [you]2898-you ? ' [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles walked into [the corner]7412-the corner with much importance , and some wonder , and was honoured with a short whispering conference with [the doctor]5019-the doctor , on the termination of which , [he]241-mr. giles made a great many bows , and retired with steps of unusual stateliness . The subject matter of this conference was not disclosed in [the parlour]1629-the parlour , but [the kitchen]842-the kitchen was speedily enlightened concerning it ; for [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles walked straight thither , and having called for a mug of ale , announced , with an air of majesty , which was highly effective , that it had pleased [[his]241-mr. giles mistress]7416-his mistress , in consideration of [his]241-mr. giles gallant behaviour on the occasion of that attempted robbery , to deposit , in [the local savings - bank]7417-the local savings - bank , the sum of five - and - twenty pounds , for [his]241-mr. giles sole use and benefit . At this , [the two women - servants]6889-the two women - servants lifted up [their]6889-the two women - servants hands and eyes , and supposed that [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles , pulling out [his]241-mr. giles shirt - frill , replied , '[2898-you] No , no ' ; and that if [they]6889-the two women - servants observed that [he]241-mr. giles was at all haughty to [[his]241-mr. giles inferiors]7419-his inferiors , [he]241-mr. giles would thank [them]6889-the two women - servants to tell [him]241-mr. giles so . And then [he]241-mr. giles made a great many other remarks , no less illustrative of [his]241-mr. giles humility , which were received with equal favour and applause , and were , withal , as original and as much to the purpose , as the remarks of [great men]7420-great men commonly are . Above stairs , the remainder of the evening passed cheerfully away ; for [the doctor]5019-the doctor was in high spirits ; and however fatigued or thoughtful [Harry Maylie]131-harry might have been at first , [he]131-harry was not proof against [the worthy gentleman]7422-the worthy gentleman 's good humour , which displayed itself in a great variety of sallies and professional recollections , and an abundance of small jokes , which struck [Oliver]123-oliver as being the drollest things [he]123-oliver had ever heard , and caused [him]123-oliver to laugh proportionately ; to the evident satisfaction of [the doctor]5019-the doctor , who laughed immoderately at [himself]131-harry , and made [Harry]131-harry laugh almost as heartily , by the very force of sympathy . So , [they]6889-the two women - servants were as pleasant a party as , under the circumstances , [they]6889-the two women - servants could well have been ; and it was late before [they]6889-the two women - servants retired , with light and thankful hearts , to take that rest of which , after the doubt and suspense [they]6889-the two women - servants had recently undergone , [they]6889-the two women - servants stood much in need . [Oliver]123-oliver rose next morning , in better heart , and went about [his]123-oliver usual occupations , with more hope and pleasure than [he]123-oliver had known for many days . The birds were once more hung out , to sing , in [their]6889-the two women - servants old places ; and the sweetest wild flowers that could be found , were once more gathered to gladden Rose with their beauty . The melancholy which had seemed to the sad eyes of [the anxious boy]7424-the anxious boy to hang , for days past , over every object , beautiful as all were , was dispelled by magic . The dew seemed to sparkle more brightly on the green leaves ; the air to rustle among them with a sweeter music ; and the sky itself to look more blue and bright . Such is the influence which the condition of [our]7425-our own thoughts , exercise , even over the appearance of external objects . [Men who look on nature]7426-men who look on nature , and [[their]7426-men who look on nature fellow - men]7427-their fellow - men , and cry that all is dark and gloomy , are in the right ; but the sombre colours are reflections from [their]7426-men who look on nature own jaundiced eyes and hearts . The real hues are delicate , and need a clearer vision . It is worthy of remark , and [Oliver]123-oliver did not fail to note it at the time , that [his]123-oliver morning expeditions were no longer made alone . [Harry Maylie]131-harry , after the very first morning when [he]131-harry met [Oliver]123-oliver coming laden [home]4804-home , was seized with such a passion for flowers , and displayed such a taste in [their]6889-the two women - servants arrangement , as left [[his]131-harry young companion]7429-his young companion far behind . If [Oliver]123-oliver were behindhand in these respects , [he]123-oliver knew where the best were to be found ; and morning after morning [they]6889-the two women - servants scoured [the country]5109-the country together , and brought [home]4804-home the fairest that blossomed . The window of [[the young lady]5568-the young lady 's chamber]7433-the young lady 's chamber was opened now ; for [she]5568-the young lady loved to feel the rich summer air stream in , and revive [her]5568-the young lady with its freshness ; but there always stood in water , just inside the lattice , one particular little bunch , which was made up with great care , every morning . [Oliver]123-oliver could not help noticing that the withered flowers were never thrown away , although the little vase was regularly replenished ; nor , could [he]123-oliver help observing , that whenever [the doctor]5019-the doctor came into [the garden]944-the garden , [he]123-oliver invariably cast [his]123-oliver eyes up to that particular corner , and nodded [his]123-oliver head most expressively , as [he]123-oliver set forth on [his]123-oliver morning 's walk . Pending these observations , the days were flying by ; and [Rose]245-rose was rapidly recovering . Nor did [Oliver]123-oliver 's time hang heavy on [his]123-oliver hands , although [the young lady]5568-the young lady had not yet left [[her]5568-the young lady chamber]7437-her chamber , and there were no evening walks , save now and then , for a short distance , with [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie . [He]123-oliver applied [himself]123-oliver , with redoubled assiduity , to the instructions of [the white - headed old gentleman]7438-the white - headed old gentleman , and laboured so hard that [his]123-oliver quick progress surprised even [himself]123-oliver . It was while [he]123-oliver was engaged in this pursuit , that [he]123-oliver was greatly startled and distressed by a most unexpected occurrence . [The little room in which [he]123-oliver was accustomed to sit , when busy at [his]123-oliver books]7439-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books , was on the ground - floor , at [the back of [the house]4595-the house]7440-the back of the house . [It]7439-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books was quite [a cottage - room]7442-a cottage - room , with a lattice - window : around which were clusters of jessamine and honeysuckle , that crept over the casement , and filled the place with their delicious perfume . It looked into [a garden]7443-a garden , whence a wicket - gate opened into [a small paddock]7444-a small paddock ; all beyond , was fine meadow - land and wood . There was [no other dwelling near]7445-no other dwelling near , in that direction ; and the prospect [it]7439-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books commanded was very extensive . One beautiful evening , when the first shades of twilight were beginning to settle upon [the earth]5064-the earth , [Oliver]123-oliver sat at this window , intent upon [his]123-oliver books . [He]123-oliver had been poring over them for some time ; and , as the day had been uncommonly sultry , and [he]123-oliver had exerted [himself]123-oliver a great deal , it is no disparagement to [the authors]7447-the authors , whoever [they]7447-the authors may have been , to say , that gradually and by slow degrees , [he]123-oliver fell asleep . There is a kind of sleep that steals upon [us]7448-our sometimes , which , while it holds the body prisoner , does not free the mind from a sense of things about it , and enable it to ramble at its pleasure . So far as an overpowering heaviness , a prostration of strength , and an utter inability to control [our]7448-our thoughts or power of motion , can be called sleep , this is it ; and yet , [we]7448-our have a consciousness of all that is going on about [us]7448-our , and , if [we]7448-our dream at such a time , words which are really spoken , or sounds which really exist at the moment , accommodate themselves with surprising readiness to [our]7448-our visions , until reality and imagination become so strangely blended that it is afterwards almost matter of impossibility to separate the two . Nor is this , the most striking phenomenon incidental to such a state . It is an undoubted fact , that although [our]7448-our senses of touch and sight be for the time dead , yet [our]7448-our sleeping thoughts , and the visionary scenes that pass before [us]7448-our , will be influenced and materially influenced , by the mere silent presence of some external object ; which may not have been near [us]7448-our when [we]7448-our closed [our]7448-our eyes : and of whose vicinity [we]7448-our have had no waking consciousness . [Oliver]123-oliver knew , perfectly well , that [he]123-oliver was in [[his]123-oliver own little room]7449-his own little room ; that [his]123-oliver books were lying on the table before [him]123-oliver ; that the sweet air was stirring among the creeping plants outside . And yet [he]123-oliver was asleep . Suddenly , the scene changed ; the air became close and confined ; and [he]123-oliver thought , with a glow of terror , that [he]123-oliver was in [[the Jew]1006-the jew 's house]7451-the jew 's house again . There sat [the hideous old man]6067-the hideous old man , in [his]6067-the hideous old man accustomed corner , pointing at [him]123-oliver , and whispering to [another man]7453-another man , with [his]6067-the hideous old man face averted , who sat beside [him]123-oliver . '[2898-you] Hush , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ! ' [he]123-oliver thought [he]123-oliver heard [the Jew]1006-the jew say ; '[2908-he] it is [he]2908-he , sure enough . Come away . ' '[2908-he] [He]2908-he ! ' [the other man]2037-the other man seemed to answer ; '[0-i] could [I]0-i mistake [him]2908-he , think [you]0-i ? If [a crowd of ghosts]2909-a crowd of ghosts were to put [themselves]2909-a crowd of ghosts into [his]2908-he exact shape , and [he]2908-he stood amongst [them]2909-a crowd of ghosts , there is something that would tell [me]0-i how to point [him]2908-he out . If [you]0-i buried [him]2908-he fifty feet deep , and took [me]0-i across [[his]2908-he grave]2910-his grave , [I]0-i fancy [I]0-i should know , if there was n't a mark above it , that [he]2908-he lay buried there ? ' [The man]4928-the man seemed to say this , with such dreadful hatred , that [Oliver]123-oliver awoke with the fear , and started up . Good Heaven ! what was that , which sent the blood tingling to [his]123-oliver heart , and deprived [him]123-oliver of [his]123-oliver voice , and of power to move ! There - there - at the window - close before [him]123-oliver - so close , that [he]123-oliver could have almost touched [him]4928-the man before [he]123-oliver started back : with [his]123-oliver eyes peering into [the room]432-the room , and meeting [his]123-oliver : there stood [the Jew]1006-the jew ! And beside [him]123-oliver , white with rage or fear , or both , were the scowling features of [the man who had accosted [him]123-oliver in [the inn - yard]7308-the inn - yard]7459-the man who had accosted him in the inn - yard . It was but an instant , a glance , a flash , before [his]123-oliver eyes ; and [they]7461-they were gone . But [they]7461-they had recognised [him]123-oliver , and [he]123-oliver [them]7461-they ; and [their]7461-they look was as firmly impressed upon [his]123-oliver memory , as if it had been deeply carved in stone , and set before [him]123-oliver from [his]123-oliver birth . [He]123-oliver stood transfixed for a moment ; then , leaping from the window into [the garden]944-the garden , called loudly for help . CHAPTER XXXV CONTAINING [THE UNSATISFACTORY RESULT OF OLIVER]266-the unsatisfactory result of oliver 'S[2911-the inmates of the house] ADVENTURE ; AND A CONVERSATION OF SOME IMPORTANCE BETWEEN [HARRY MAYLIE]131-harry AND [ROSE]245-rose When [the inmates of [the house]4595-the house]2911-the inmates of the house , attracted by [Oliver]123-oliver 's cries , hurried to the spot from which [they]2911-the inmates of the house proceeded , [they]2911-the inmates of the house found [him]123-oliver , pale and agitated , pointing in the direction of [the meadows behind [the house]4595-the house]2913-the meadows behind the house , and scarcely able to articulate the words , ' [The Jew]1006-the jew ! [the Jew]1006-the jew ! '[123-oliver] [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles was at a loss to comprehend what this outcry meant ; but [Harry Maylie]131-harry , whose perceptions were something quicker , and who had heard [Oliver]123-oliver 's history from [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother , understood it at once . ' What direction did [he]123-oliver take ? '[241-mr. giles] [he]241-mr. giles asked , catching up a heavy stick which was standing in a corner . ' That , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , pointing out the course [the man]4928-the man had taken ; ' [I]123-oliver missed [them]7465-them in an instant . '[123-oliver] ' Then , [they]7465-them are in [the ditch]2315-the ditch ! '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry . ' Follow ! And keep as near [me]131-harry , as [you]123-oliver can . '[131-harry] So saying , [he]123-oliver sprang over the hedge , and darted off with a speed which rendered it matter of exceeding difficulty for [the others]5307-the others to keep near [him]123-oliver . [Giles]241-mr. giles followed as well as [he]241-mr. giles could ; and [Oliver]123-oliver followed too ; and in the course of a minute or two , [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne [, who had been out walking , and just then returned]2918-, who had been out walking , and just then returned , tumbled over the hedge after [them]2919-they , and picking [himself]2918-, who had been out walking , and just then returned up with more agility than [he]2918-, who had been out walking , and just then returned could have been supposed to possess , struck into the same course at no contemptible speed , shouting all the while , most prodigiously , to know what was the matter . On [they]2919-they all went ; nor stopped [they]2919-they once to breathe , until [the leader]2920-the leader , striking off into an angle of the field indicated by [Oliver]123-oliver , began to search , narrowly , [the ditch]2315-the ditch and hedge adjoining ; which afforded time for [the remainder of [the party]6050-the party]2922-the remainder of the party to come up ; and for [Oliver]123-oliver to communicate to [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne the circumstances that had led to so vigorous a pursuit . The search was all in vain . There were not even the traces of recent footsteps , to be seen . [They]2919-they stood now , on the summit of [a little hill]2924-a little hill , commanding [the open fields]2925-the open fields in every direction for three or four miles . There was [the village]7221-the village in [the hollow on the left]2927-the hollow on the left ; but , in order to gain that , after pursuing the track [Oliver]123-oliver had pointed out , [the men]2928-the men must have made a circuit of open ground , which it was impossible [they]2928-the men could have accomplished in so short a time . A thick wood skirted [the meadow - land]2929-the meadow - land in another direction ; but [they]2928-the men could not have gained that covert for the same reason . ' It must have been a dream , [Oliver]123-oliver , '[131-harry] said [Harry Maylie]131-harry . ' Oh no , indeed , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , shuddering at the very recollection of [the old wretch]1617-the old wretch 's countenance ; ' [I]123-oliver saw [him]1617-the old wretch too plainly for that . [I]123-oliver saw [them]2919-they both , as plainly as [I]123-oliver see [you]123-oliver now . '[123-oliver] ' Who was [the other]4696-the other ? '[131-harry] inquired [Harry]131-harry and [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , together . ' [The very same man [I]123-oliver told [you]4564-sir of , who came so suddenly upon [me]123-oliver at [the inn]2843-the inn]7469-the very same man i told you of , who came so suddenly upon me at the inn , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [We]2919-they had [our]2919-they eyes fixed full upon [each other]507-each other ; and [I]123-oliver could swear to [him]4696-the other . '[123-oliver] ' [They]7472-they took this way ? '[131-harry] demanded [Harry]131-harry : ' are [you]123-oliver sure ? '[131-harry] ' As [I]123-oliver am that [the men]2928-the men were at the window , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , pointing down , as [he]123-oliver spoke , to the hedge which divided [the cottage - garden]2931-the cottage - garden from [the meadow]2932-the meadow . ' [The tall man]7474-the tall man leaped over , just there ; and [the Jew , running a few paces to the right]7475-the jew , running a few paces to the right , crept through that gap . '[123-oliver] [The two gentlemen]2933-the two gentlemen watched [Oliver]123-oliver 's earnest face , as [he]123-oliver spoke , and looking from [him]123-oliver to [each other]507-each other , seemed to feel satisfied of the accuracy of what [he]123-oliver said . Still , in no direction were there any appearances of the trampling of [men]416-men in hurried flight . The grass was long ; but it was trodden down nowhere , save where [their]2933-the two gentlemen own feet had crushed it . The sides and brinks of the ditches were of damp clay ; but in no one place could [they]2933-the two gentlemen discern the print of [men]416-men 's shoes , or the slightest mark which would indicate that any feet had pressed the ground for hours before . ' This is strange ! '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry . ' Strange ? '[5019-the doctor] echoed [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' [Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff , [themselves]2933-the two gentlemen , could make nothing of it . '[5019-the doctor] Notwithstanding the evidently useless nature of [their]2933-the two gentlemen search , [they]2933-the two gentlemen did not desist until the coming on of night rendered its further prosecution hopeless ; and even then , [they]2933-the two gentlemen gave it up with reluctance . [Giles]241-mr. giles was dispatched to [the different ale - houses in [the village]7221-the village]2938-the different ale - houses in the village , furnished with the best description [Oliver]123-oliver could give of the appearance and dress of [the strangers]2713-the strangers . Of these , [the Jew]1006-the jew was , at all events , sufficiently remarkable to be remembered , supposing [he]1006-the jew had been seen drinking , or loitering about ; but [Giles]241-mr. giles returned without any intelligence , calculated to dispel or lessen the mystery . On the next day , fresh search was made , and the inquiries renewed ; but with no better success . On the day following , [Oliver]123-oliver and [Mr. Maylie]264-mr. maylie repaired to [the market]6282-the market [- town]2943-- town , in the hope of seeing or hearing something of [the men there]2944-the men there ; but this effort was equally fruitless . After a few days , the affair began to be forgotten , as most affairs are , when wonder , having no fresh food to support it , dies away of itself . Meanwhile , [Rose]245-rose was rapidly recovering . [She]245-rose had left [[her]245-rose room]6623-her room : was able to go out ; and mixing once more with [the family]4874-the family , carried joy into the hearts of all . But , although this happy change had a visible effect on [the little circle]2947-the little circle ; and although cheerful voices and merry laughter were once more heard in [the cottage]941-the cottage ; there was at times , an unwonted restraint upon some there : even upon [Rose]245-rose [herself]245-rose : which [Oliver]123-oliver could not fail to remark . [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie and [[her]244-mrs. maylie son]7380-her son were often closeted together for a long time ; and more than once [Rose]245-rose appeared with traces of tears upon [her]245-rose face . After [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne had fixed a day for [his]247-mr. losberne departure to [Chertsey]42-chertsey , these symptoms increased ; and it became evident that something was in progress which affected the peace of [the young lady]5568-the young lady , and of [somebody else besides]2951-somebody else besides . At length , one morning , when [Rose]245-rose was alone in [the breakfast - parlour]2952-the breakfast - parlour , [Harry Maylie]131-harry entered ; and , with some hesitation , begged permission to speak with [her]245-rose for a few moments . ' A few - a very few - will suffice , [Rose]245-rose , '[1803-the young man] said [the young man]1803-the young man , drawing [his]1803-the young man chair towards [her]245-rose . ' What [I]1803-the young man shall have to say , has already presented itself to [your]245-rose mind ; the most cherished hopes of [my]1803-the young man heart are not unknown to [you]245-rose , though from [my]1803-the young man lips [you]245-rose have not heard them stated . '[1803-the young man] [Rose]245-rose had been very pale from the moment of [his]1803-the young man entrance ; but that might have been the effect of [her]245-rose recent illness . [She]245-rose merely bowed ; and bending over some plants that stood near , waited in silence for [him]1803-the young man to proceed . ' [I]131-harry - [I]131-harry - ought to have left [here]351-here , before , '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry . ' [You]131-harry should , indeed , '[245-rose] replied [Rose]245-rose . ' Forgive [me]245-rose for saying so , but [I]245-rose wish [you]1803-the young man had . '[245-rose] ' [I]1803-the young man was brought [here]351-here , by the most dreadful and agonising of all apprehensions , '[1803-the young man] said [the young man]1803-the young man ; ' the fear of losing [the one dear being on whom [my]1803-the young man every wish and hope are fixed]7478-the one dear being on whom my every wish and hope are fixed . [You]245-rose had been dying ; trembling between [earth]1018-earth and [heaven]5455-heaven . [We]7481-we know that when [the young , the beautiful , and good]7482-the young , the beautiful , and good , are visited with sickness , [their]7482-the young , the beautiful , and good pure spirits insensibly turn towards [[their]7482-the young , the beautiful , and good bright home of lasting rest]7483-their bright home of lasting rest ; [we]7481-we know , [Heaven]227-heaven help [us]7481-we ! that [the best and fairest of [our]7481-we kind]7484-the best and fairest of our kind , too often fade in blooming . '[1803-the young man] There were tears in the eyes of [the gentle girl]2955-the gentle girl , as these words were spoken ; and when one fell upon the flower over which [she]2955-the gentle girl bent , and glistened brightly in its cup , making it more beautiful , it seemed as though the outpouring of [her]2955-the gentle girl fresh young heart , claimed kindred naturally , with the loveliest things in nature . ' [A creature]7485-a creature , '[1803-the young man] continued [the young man]1803-the young man , passionately , ' [a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of [[God]167-god 's own angels]7487-god 's own angels]7486-a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of god 's own angels , fluttered between life and death . Oh ! who could hope , when [the distant world to which [she]2955-the gentle girl was akin]7488-the distant world to which she was akin , half opened to [her]2955-the gentle girl view , that [she]2955-the gentle girl would return to the sorrow and calamity of this ! Rose , Rose , to know that [you]7489-you were passing away like some soft shadow , which a light from above , casts upon [the earth]5064-the earth ; to have no hope that [you]7489-you would be spared to [those who linger here]7491-those who linger here ; hardly to know a reason why [you]7489-you should be ; to feel that [you]7489-you belonged to that bright sphere whither so many of [the fairest and the best]7492-the fairest and the best have winged [their]7492-the fairest and the best early flight ; and yet to pray , amid all these consolations , that [you]7489-you might be restored to [those who loved [you]7489-you]7493-those who loved you - these were distractions almost too great to bear . They were [mine]7494-mine , by day and night ; and with [them]7495-them , came such a rushing torrent of fears , and apprehensions , and selfish regrets , lest [you]7489-you should die , and never know how devotedly [I]1803-the young man loved [you]7489-you , as almost bore down sense and reason in its course . [You]7489-you recovered . Day by day , and almost hour by hour , some drop of health came back , and mingling with the spent and feeble stream of life which circulated languidly within [you]7489-you , swelled it again to a high and rushing tide . [I]1803-the young man have watched [you]7489-you change almost from death , to life , with eyes that turned blind with [their]7495-them eagerness and deep affection . Do not tell [me]1803-the young man that [you]7489-you wish [I]1803-the young man had lost this ; for it has softened [my]1803-the young man heart to [all mankind]7496-all mankind . '[1803-the young man] ' [I]245-rose did not mean that , '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose , weeping ; ' [I]245-rose only wish [you]7489-you had left [here]351-here , that [you]7489-you might have turned to high and noble pursuits again ; to pursuits well worthy of [you]7489-you . '[245-rose] ' There is no pursuit more worthy of [me]1803-the young man : more worthy of the highest nature that exists : than the struggle to win such a heart as [yours]7489-you , '[1803-the young man] said [the young man]1803-the young man , taking [her]245-rose hand . ' [Rose]245-rose , [my]1803-the young man own dear [Rose]245-rose ! For years - for years - [I]1803-the young man have loved [you]245-rose ; hoping to win [my]1803-the young man way to fame , and then come proudly [home]4804-home and tell [you]245-rose it had been pursued only for [you]245-rose to share ; thinking , in [my]1803-the young man daydreams , how [I]1803-the young man would remind [you]245-rose , in that happy moment , of the many silent tokens [I]1803-the young man had given of [a boy]4668-a boy 's attachment , and claim [your]245-rose hand , as in redemption of some old mute contract that had been sealed between [us]7500-us ! That time has not arrived ; but here , with not fame won , and [no young vision]7501-no young vision realised , [I]1803-the young man offer [you]245-rose the heart so long [your]245-rose own , and stake [my]1803-the young man all upon the words with which [you]245-rose greet the offer . '[1803-the young man] ' [Your]245-rose behaviour has ever been kind and noble . '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose , mastering the emotions by which [she]245-rose was agitated . ' As [you]245-rose believe that [I]245-rose am not insensible or ungrateful , so hear [my]245-rose answer . '[245-rose] ' It is , that [I]1803-the young man may endeavour to deserve [you]245-rose ; it is , dear [Rose]245-rose ? '[1803-the young man] ' It is , '[245-rose] replied [Rose]245-rose , ' that [you]245-rose must endeavour to forget [me]245-rose ; not as [[your]245-rose old and dearly - attached companion]7502-your old and dearly - attached companion , for that would wound [me]245-rose deeply ; but , as the object of [your]245-rose love . Look into [the world]4589-the world ; think how many hearts [you]245-rose would be proud to gain , are there . Confide some other passion to [me]245-rose , if [you]245-rose will ; [I]245-rose will be [the truest , warmest , and most faithful friend [you]245-rose have]7504-the truest , warmest , and most faithful friend you have . '[245-rose] There was a pause , during which , [Rose]245-rose , who had covered [her]245-rose face with one hand , gave free vent to [her]245-rose tears . [Harry]131-harry still retained the other . ' And [your]245-rose reasons , [Rose]245-rose , '[131-harry] [he]131-harry said , at length , in a low voice ; ' [your]245-rose reasons for this decision ? '[131-harry] ' [You]245-rose have a right to know them , '[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]245-rose . ' [You]245-rose can say nothing to alter [my]131-harry resolution . It is a duty that [I]131-harry must perform . [I]131-harry owe it , alike to [others]2567-others , and to [myself]131-harry . '[131-harry] ' To [yourself]245-rose ? '[131-harry] ' Yes , [Harry]131-harry . [I]131-harry owe it to [myself]131-harry , that [I]131-harry , [a friendless , portionless , girl]7506-a friendless , portionless , girl , with a blight upon [my]131-harry name , should not give [[your]131-harry friends]6024-your friends reason to suspect that [I]131-harry had sordidly yielded to [your]131-harry first passion , and fastened [myself]131-harry , a clog , on all [your]131-harry hopes and projects . [I]131-harry owe it to [you]131-harry and [yours]131-harry , to prevent [you]131-harry from opposing , in the warmth of [your]131-harry generous nature , this great obstacle to [your]131-harry progress in [the world]4589-the world . '[131-harry] ' If [your]245-rose inclinations chime with [your]245-rose sense of duty - '[131-harry] [Harry]131-harry began . ' [They]7509-they do not , '[245-rose] replied [Rose]245-rose , colouring deeply . ' Then [you]245-rose return [my]131-harry love ? '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry . ' Say but that , [dear Rose]245-rose ; say but that ; and soften the bitterness of this hard disappointment ! '[131-harry] ' If [I]245-rose could have done so , without doing heavy wrong to [him]7510-him [I]245-rose loved , '[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]245-rose , ' [I]245-rose could have - '[245-rose] ' Have received this declaration very differently ? '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry . ' Do not conceal that from [me]131-harry , at least , [Rose]245-rose . '[131-harry] ' [I]245-rose could , '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose . ' Stay ! '[245-rose] [she]245-rose added , disengaging [her]245-rose hand , ' why should [we]7511-we prolong this painful interview ? Most painful to [me]245-rose , and yet productive of lasting happiness , notwithstanding ; for it will be happiness to know that [I]245-rose once held the high place in [your]131-harry regard which [I]245-rose now occupy , and every triumph [you]131-harry achieve in life will animate [me]245-rose with new fortitude and firmness . Farewell , [Harry]131-harry ! As [we]7511-we have met to - day , [we]7511-we meet no more ; but in other relations than those in which this conversation have placed [us]7511-we , [we]7511-we may be long and happily entwined ; and may every blessing that the prayers of [a true and earnest heart]7512-a true and earnest heart can call down from the source of all truth and sincerity , cheer and prosper [you]131-harry ! '[245-rose] ' Another word , [Rose]245-rose , '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry . ' [Your]245-rose reason in [your]245-rose own words . From [your]245-rose own lips , let [me]131-harry hear it ! '[131-harry] ' The prospect before [you]131-harry , '[245-rose] answered [Rose]245-rose , firmly , ' is a brilliant one . All the honours to which great talents and powerful connections can help [men]416-men in public life , are in store for [you]131-harry . But those connections are proud ; and [I]5568-the young lady will neither mingle with such as may hold in scorn [the mother who gave [me]5568-the young lady life]7514-the mother who gave me life ; nor bring disgrace or failure on [the son of [her]7514-the mother who gave me life who has so well supplied [that mother]7516-that mother 's place]7515-the son of her who has so well supplied that mother 's place . In a word , '[5568-the young lady] said [the young lady]5568-the young lady , turning away , as [her]5568-the young lady temporary firmness forsook [her]5568-the young lady , ' there is a stain upon [my]5568-the young lady name , which [the world]4589-the world visits on innocent heads . [I]5568-the young lady will carry it into no blood but [my]5568-the young lady own ; and the reproach shall rest alone on [me]5568-the young lady . '[5568-the young lady] ' One word more , [Rose]245-rose . Dearest [Rose]245-rose ! one more ! '[131-harry] cried [Harry]131-harry , throwing [himself]131-harry before [her]5568-the young lady . ' If [I]131-harry had been less - less fortunate , [the world]4589-the world would call it - if some obscure and peaceful life had been [my]131-harry destiny - if [I]131-harry had been poor , sick , helpless - would [you]5568-the young lady have turned from [me]131-harry then ? Or has [my]131-harry probable advancement to riches and honour , given this scruple birth ? '[131-harry] ' Do not press [me]245-rose to reply , '[245-rose] answered [Rose]245-rose . ' The question does not arise , and never will . It is unfair , almost unkind , to urge it . '[245-rose] ' If [your]5568-the young lady answer be what [I]131-harry almost dare to hope it is , '[131-harry] retorted [Harry]131-harry , ' it will shed a gleam of happiness upon [my]131-harry lonely way , and light the path before [me]131-harry . It is not an idle thing to do so much , by the utterance of a few brief words , for one who loves [you]5568-the young lady beyond all else . Oh , [Rose]245-rose : in the name of [my]131-harry ardent and enduring attachment ; in the name of all [I]131-harry have suffered for [you]5568-the young lady , and all [you]5568-the young lady doom [me]131-harry to undergo ; answer [me]131-harry this one question ! '[131-harry] ' Then , if [your]5568-the young lady lot had been differently cast , '[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]245-rose ; ' if [you]5568-the young lady had been even a little , but not so far , above [me]245-rose ; if [I]245-rose could have been a help and comfort to [you]5568-the young lady in any humble scene of peace and retirement , and not a blot and drawback in [ambitious and distinguished crowds]7519-ambitious and distinguished crowds ; [I]245-rose should have been spared this trial . [I]245-rose have every reason to be happy , very happy , now ; but then , [Harry]131-harry , [I]245-rose own [I]245-rose should have been happier . '[245-rose] Busy recollections of old hopes , cherished as [a girl]2959-a girl , long ago , crowded into the mind of [Rose]245-rose , while making this avowal ; but [they]2960-they brought tears with [them]2960-they , as old hopes will when [they]2960-they come back withered ; and [they]2960-they relieved [her]245-rose . ' [I]245-rose can not help this weakness , and it makes [my]245-rose purpose stronger , '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose , extending [her]245-rose hand . ' [I]245-rose must leave [you]131-harry now , indeed . '[245-rose] ' [I]131-harry ask one promise , '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry . ' Once , and only once more , - say within a year , but it may be much sooner , - [I]131-harry may speak to [you]245-rose again on this subject , for the last time . '[131-harry] ' Not to press [me]245-rose to alter [my]245-rose right determination , '[245-rose] replied [Rose]245-rose , with a melancholy smile ; ' it will be useless . '[245-rose] ' No , '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry ; ' to hear [you]245-rose repeat it , if [you]245-rose will - finally repeat it ! [I]131-harry will lay at [your]245-rose feet , whatever of station of fortune [I]131-harry may possess ; and if [you]245-rose still adhere to [your]245-rose present resolution , will not seek , by word or act , to change it . '[131-harry] ' Then let it be so , '[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]245-rose ; ' it is but one pang the more , and by that time [I]245-rose may be enabled to bear it better . '[245-rose] [She]245-rose extended [her]245-rose hand again . But [the young man]1803-the young man caught [her]245-rose to [his]1803-the young man bosom ; and imprinting one kiss on [her]245-rose beautiful forehead , hurried from [the room]432-the room . CHAPTER XXXVI IS A VERY SHORT ONE , AND MAY APPEAR OF NO GREAT IMPORTANCE IN ITS PLACE , BUT IT SHOULD BE READ NOTWITHSTANDING , AS A SEQUEL TO THE LAST , AND A KEY TO ONE THAT WILL FOLLOW WHEN [ITS]2963-its TIME ARRIVES ' And so [you]245-rose are resolved to be [[my]5019-the doctor travelling companion]7520-my travelling companion this morning ; eh ? '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , as [Harry Maylie]131-harry joined [him]5019-the doctor and [Oliver]123-oliver at the breakfast - table . ' Why , [you]245-rose are not in the same mind or intention two half - hours together ! '[131-harry] ' [You]245-rose will tell [me]131-harry a different tale one of these days , '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry , colouring without any perceptible reason . ' [I]247-mr. losberne hope [I]247-mr. losberne may have good cause to do so , '[247-mr. losberne] replied [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne ; ' though [I]247-mr. losberne confess [I]247-mr. losberne do n't think [I]247-mr. losberne shall . But yesterday morning [you]245-rose had made up [your]245-rose mind , in a great hurry , to stay [here]351-here , and to accompany [[your]245-rose mother]4960-your mother , like [a dutiful son]7523-a dutiful son , to [the sea - side]7524-the sea - side . Before noon , [you]245-rose announce that [you]245-rose are going to do [me]247-mr. losberne the honour of accompanying [me]247-mr. losberne as far as [I]247-mr. losberne go , on [[your]245-rose road]7525-your road to [London]3-london . And at night , [you]245-rose urge [me]247-mr. losberne , with great mystery , to start before [the ladies]4649-the ladies are stirring ; the consequence of which is , that young [Oliver]123-oliver here is pinned down to [his]123-oliver breakfast when [he]123-oliver ought to be ranging [the meadows]7527-the meadows after botanical phenomena of all kinds . Too bad , is n't it , [Oliver]123-oliver ? '[247-mr. losberne] ' [I]123-oliver should have been very sorry not to have been at [home]4804-home when [you]5019-the doctor and [Mr. Maylie]264-mr. maylie went away , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] rejoined [Oliver]123-oliver . ' That 's [a fine fellow]7530-a fine fellow , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor ; ' [you]123-oliver shall come and see [me]5019-the doctor when [you]123-oliver return . But , to speak seriously , [Harry]131-harry ; has any communication from [the great nobs]7531-the great nobs produced this sudden anxiety on [your]131-harry part to be gone ? '[5019-the doctor] ' [The great nobs]7531-the great nobs , '[131-harry] replied [Harry]131-harry , ' under which designation , [I]131-harry presume , [you]5019-the doctor include [[my]131-harry most stately uncle]7533-my most stately uncle , have not communicated with [me]131-harry at all , since [I]131-harry have been [here]351-here ; nor , at this time of the year , is it likely that anything would occur to render necessary [my]131-harry immediate attendance among [them]7531-the great nobs . '[131-harry] ' Well , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , ' [you]5019-the doctor are [a queer fellow]7535-a queer fellow . But of course [they]7531-the great nobs will get [you]5019-the doctor into parliament at the election before Christmas , and these sudden shiftings and changes are no bad preparation for political life . There 's something in that . Good training is always desirable , whether the race be for place , cup , or sweepstakes . '[5019-the doctor] [Harry Maylie]131-harry looked as if [he]131-harry could have followed up this short dialogue by one or two remarks that would have staggered [the doctor]5019-the doctor not a little ; but [he]131-harry contented [himself]131-harry with saying , ' [We]7536-we shall see , '[131-harry] and pursued the subject no farther . [The post - chaise]2968-the post - chaise drove up to the door shortly afterwards ; and [Giles]241-mr. giles coming in for the luggage , [the good doctor]7185-the good doctor bustled out , to see it packed . ' [Oliver]123-oliver , '[131-harry] said [Harry Maylie]131-harry , in a low voice , ' let [me]131-harry speak a word with [you]123-oliver . '[131-harry] [Oliver]123-oliver walked into the window - recess to which [Mr. Maylie]264-mr. maylie beckoned [him]123-oliver ; much surprised at the mixture of sadness and boisterous spirits , which [his]123-oliver whole behaviour displayed . ' [You]123-oliver can write well now ? '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry , laying [his]131-harry hand upon [his]123-oliver arm . ' [I]123-oliver hope so , [sir]4564-sir , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [I]123-oliver shall not be at [home]4804-home again , perhaps for some time ; [I]123-oliver wish [you]4564-sir would write to [me]123-oliver - say once a fort - night : every alternate Monday : to [the General Post Office in [London]3-london]7539-the general post office in london . Will [you]4564-sir ? '[123-oliver] ' Oh ! certainly , [sir]4564-sir ; [I]123-oliver shall be proud to do it , '[123-oliver] exclaimed [Oliver]123-oliver , greatly delighted with the commission . ' [I]1803-the young man should like to know how - how [[my]1803-the young man mother]5014-my mother and [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie are , '[1803-the young man] said [the young man]1803-the young man ; ' and [you]4564-sir can fill up a sheet by telling [me]1803-the young man what walks [you]4564-sir take , and what [you]4564-sir talk about , and whether [she]256-miss maylie - [they]7542-they , [I]1803-the young man mean - seem happy and quite well . [You]4564-sir understand [me]1803-the young man ? '[1803-the young man] ' Oh ! quite , [sir]4564-sir , quite , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [I]131-harry would rather [you]123-oliver did not mention it to [them]7542-they , '[131-harry] said [Harry]131-harry , hurrying over [his]131-harry words ; ' because it might make [[my]131-harry mother]5014-my mother anxious to write to [me]131-harry oftener , and it is a trouble and worry to [her]5014-my mother . Let it be a secret between [you]123-oliver and [me]131-harry ; and mind [you]123-oliver tell [me]131-harry everything ! [I]131-harry depend upon [you]123-oliver . '[131-harry] [Oliver]123-oliver , quite elated and honoured by a sense of [his]123-oliver importance , faithfully promised to be secret and explicit in [his]123-oliver communications . [Mr. Maylie]264-mr. maylie took leave of [him]123-oliver , with many assurances of [his]123-oliver regard and protection . [The doctor]5019-the doctor was in the chaise ; [Giles who , it had been arranged , should be left behind]2972-giles who , it had been arranged , should be left behind held the door open in [his]2972-giles who , it had been arranged , should be left behind hand ; and [the women - servants]6990-the women - servants were in [the garden]944-the garden , looking on . [Harry]131-harry cast one slight glance at the latticed window , and jumped into [the carriage]6209-the carriage . ' Drive on ! '[131-harry] [he]131-harry cried , ' hard , fast , full gallop ! Nothing short of flying will keep pace with [me]131-harry , to - day . '[131-harry] ' Halloa ! '[5019-the doctor] cried [the doctor]5019-the doctor , letting down the front glass in a great hurry , and shouting to [the postillion]2977-the postillion ; ' something very short of flying will keep pace with [me]5019-the doctor . Do [you]2977-the postillion hear ? '[5019-the doctor] Jingling and clattering , till distance rendered its noise inaudible , and its rapid progress only perceptible to the eye , [the vehicle]2978-the vehicle wound its way along [the road]4910-the road , almost hidden in a cloud of dust : now wholly disappearing , and now becoming visible again , as intervening objects , or the intricacies of the way , permitted . It was not until even the dusty cloud was no longer to be seen , that [the gazers]2980-the gazers dispersed . And there was [one looker - on]2981-one looker - on , who remained with eyes fixed upon the spot where [the carriage]6209-the carriage had disappeared , long after [it]6209-the carriage was many miles away ; for , behind the white curtain which had shrouded [her]2981-one looker - on from view when [Harry]131-harry raised [his]131-harry eyes towards the window , sat [Rose]245-rose [herself]245-rose . ' [He]131-harry seems in high spirits and happy , '[245-rose] [she]245-rose said , at length . ' [I]245-rose feared for a time [he]131-harry might be otherwise . [I]245-rose was mistaken . [I]245-rose am very , very glad . '[245-rose] Tears are signs of gladness as well as grief ; but those which coursed down [Rose]245-rose 's face , as [she]245-rose sat pensively at the window , still gazing in the same direction , seemed to tell more of sorrow than of joy . CHAPTER XXXVII IN WHICH [THE READER]189-the intelligent reader MAY PERCEIVE A CONTRAST , NOT UNCOMMON IN [MATRIMONIAL CASES Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble sat in [the workhouse parlour]2983-the workhouse parlour , with [his]131-harry eyes moodily fixed on the cheerless grate , whence , as it was summer time , no brighter gleam proceeded , than the reflection of certain sickly rays of the sun , which were sent back from its cold and shining surface . A paper fly - cage dangled from the ceiling , to which [he]131-harry occasionally raised [his]131-harry eyes in gloomy thought ; and , as the heedless insects hovered round the gaudy net - work , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble would heave a deep sigh , while a more gloomy shadow overspread [his]131-harry countenance . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was meditating ; it might be that the insects brought to mind , some painful passage in [his]130-mr. bumble own past life . Nor was [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's gloom the only thing calculated to awaken a pleasing melancholy in the bosom of [a spectator]2984-a spectator . There were not wanting other appearances , and those closely connected with [[his]130-mr. bumble own person]2985-his own person , which announced that a great change had taken place in the position of [his]130-mr. bumble affairs . The laced coat , and the cocked hat ; where were [they]2986-they ? [He]130-mr. bumble still wore knee - breeches , and dark cotton stockings on [his]130-mr. bumble nether limbs ; but they were not the breeches . The coat was wide - skirted ; and in that respect like the coat , but , oh how different ! The mighty cocked hat was replaced by a modest round one . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was no longer [a beadle]445-a beadle . There are some promotions in life , which , independent of the more substantial rewards [they]2986-they offer , require peculiar value and dignity from the coats and waistcoats connected with them . [A field - marshal]2988-a field - marshal has [his]2988-a field - marshal uniform ; [a bishop]2989-a bishop [his]2988-a field - marshal silk apron ; [a counsellor]2990-a counsellor [his]2988-a field - marshal silk gown ; a beadle [his]2988-a field - marshal cocked hat . Strip [the bishop]2991-the bishop of [his]2991-the bishop apron , or the beadle of [his]2991-the bishop hat and lace ; what are [they]2986-they ? [Men]416-men . [Mere men]2993-mere men . Dignity , and even holiness too , sometimes , are more questions of coat and waistcoat than [some people]2994-some people imagine . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had married [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney , and was [master of [the workhouse]336-the workhouse]2995-master of the workhouse . [Another beadle]2997-another beadle had come into power . On [him]2997-another beadle the cocked hat , gold - laced coat , and staff , had all three descended . ' And to - morrow two months it was done ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with a sigh . ' It seems a age . '[130-mr. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble might have meant that [he]130-mr. bumble had concentrated a whole existence of happiness into the short space of eight weeks ; but the sigh - there was a vast deal of meaning in the sigh . ' [I]130-mr. bumble sold [myself]130-mr. bumble , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , pursuing the same train of relection , ' for six teaspoons , a pair of sugar - tongs , and a milk - pot ; with a small quantity of second - hand furniture , and twenty pound in money . [I]130-mr. bumble went very reasonable . Cheap , dirt cheap ! '[130-mr. bumble] ' Cheap ! '[130-mr. bumble] cried a shrill voice in [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's ear : ' [you]130-mr. bumble would have been dear at any price ; and dear enough [I]130-mr. bumble paid for [you]130-mr. bumble , [Lord]7545-lord above knows that ! '[130-mr. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble turned , and encountered the face of [[his]130-mr. bumble interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words [she]2998-his interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words she had overheard of his complaint had overheard of [his]130-mr. bumble complaint]2998-his interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words she had overheard of his complaint , had hazarded the foregoing remark at a venture . ' [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , [ma'am]4974-ma'am ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with a sentimental sternness . ' Well ! '[679-the lady] cried [the lady]679-the lady . ' Have the goodness to look at [me]130-mr. bumble , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , fixing [his]130-mr. bumble eyes upon [her]679-the lady . If [she]679-the lady stands such a eye as that , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble to [himself]130-mr. bumble , '[679-the lady] [she]679-the lady can stand anything . It is a eye [I]0-i never knew to fail with [paupers]534-paupers . If it fails with [her]679-the lady , [my]0-i power is gone . ' Whether an exceedingly small expansion of eye be sufficient to quell [paupers]534-paupers , who , being lightly fed , are in no very high condition ; or whether [the late Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney was particularly proof against eagle glances ; are matters of opinion . The matter of fact , is , that [the matron]2062-the matron was in no way overpowered by [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's scowl , but , on the contrary , treated it with great disdain , and even raised a laugh thereat , which sounded as though it were genuine . On hearing this most unexpected sound , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble looked , first incredulous , and afterwards amazed . [He]130-mr. bumble then relapsed into [his]130-mr. bumble former state ; nor did [he]130-mr. bumble rouse [himself]130-mr. bumble until [his]130-mr. bumble attention was again awakened by the voice of [[his]130-mr. bumble partner]2193-his partner . '[4974-ma'am] Are [you]0-i going to sit snoring [there]4617-there , all day ? ' inquired [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . '[0-i] [I]0-i am going to sit [here]351-here , as long as [I]0-i think proper , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; '[0-i] and although [I]0-i was not snoring , [I]0-i shall snore , gape , sneeze , laugh , or cry , as the humour strikes [me]0-i ; such being [my]0-i prerogative . ' '[0-i] [Your]0-i prerogative ! ' sneered [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , with ineffable contempt . '[0-i] [I]0-i said the word , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] The prerogative of [a man]469-a man is to command . ' '[469-a man] And what 's the prerogative of [a woman]6715-a woman , in the name of [Goodness]267-goodness ? ' cried [the relict of [Mr. Corney deceased]222-mr. corney who had not]7550-the relict of mr. corney deceased . '[6715-a woman] To obey , [ma'am]4974-ma'am , ' thundered [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[6715-a woman] [[Your]4974-ma'am late unfortunate husband]3008-your late unfortunate husband should have taught it [you]4974-ma'am ; and then , perhaps , [he]3008-your late unfortunate husband might have been alive now . [I]0-i wish [he]3008-your late unfortunate husband was , [poor man]3009-poor man ! ' [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , seeing at a glance , that the decisive moment had now arrived , and that a blow struck for [the mastership on one side or other]7551-the mastership on one side or other , must necessarily be final and conclusive , no sooner heard this allusion to the dead and gone , than [she]132-mrs. bumble dropped into a chair , and with a loud scream that [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was [a hard - hearted brute]7552-a hard - hearted brute , fell into a paroxysm of tears . But , tears were not the things to find [their]7553-their way to [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's soul ; [his]130-mr. bumble heart was waterproof . Like washable beaver hats that improve with rain , [his]130-mr. bumble nerves were rendered stouter and more vigorous , by showers of tears , which , being tokens of weakness , and so far tacit admissions of [his]130-mr. bumble own power , pleased and exalted [him]130-mr. bumble . [He]130-mr. bumble eyed [[his]130-mr. bumble good lady]7554-his good lady with looks of great satisfaction , and begged , in an encouraging manner , that [she]132-mrs. bumble should cry [her]132-mrs. bumble hardest : the exercise being looked upon , by [the faculty]7555-the faculty , as strongly conducive to health . '[0-i] It opens the lungs , washes the countenance , exercises the eyes , and softens down the temper , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] So cry away . ' As [he]130-mr. bumble discharged [himself]130-mr. bumble of this pleasantry , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble took [his]130-mr. bumble hat from a peg , and putting it on , rather rakishly , on one side , as [a man]469-a man might , who felt [he]469-a man had asserted [his]469-a man superiority in a becoming manner , thrust [his]469-a man hands into [his]469-a man pockets , and sauntered towards the door , with much ease and waggishness depicted in [his]469-a man whole appearance . Now , [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney that was , had tried the tears , because they were less troublesome than a manual assault ; but , [she]221-mrs. corney was quite prepared to make trial of the latter mode of proceeding , as [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was not long in discovering . The first proof [he]130-mr. bumble experienced of the fact , was conveyed in a hollow sound , immediately succeeded by the sudden flying off of [his]130-mr. bumble hat to the opposite end of [the room]432-the room . This preliminary proceeding laying bare [his]130-mr. bumble head , [the expert lady]7558-the expert lady , clasping [him]130-mr. bumble tightly round the throat with one hand , inflicted a shower of blows dealt with singular vigour and dexterity upon it with the other . This done , [she]221-mrs. corney created a little variety by scratching [his]130-mr. bumble face , and tearing [his]130-mr. bumble hair ; and , having , by this time , inflicted as much punishment as [she]221-mrs. corney deemed necessary for the offence , [she]221-mrs. corney pushed [him]130-mr. bumble over a chair , which was luckily well situated for the purpose : and defied [him]130-mr. bumble to talk about [his]130-mr. bumble prerogative again , if [he]130-mr. bumble dared . '[0-i] Get up ! ' said [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , in a voice of command . '[0-i] And take [yourself]3010-you away from here , unless [you]3010-you want [me]0-i to do something desperate . ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble rose with a very rueful countenance : wondering much what something desperate might be . Picking up [his]130-mr. bumble hat , [he]130-mr. bumble looked towards the door . '[3010-you] Are [you]3010-you going ? ' demanded [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . '[3010-you] Certainly , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , certainly , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , making a quicker motion towards the door . '[3010-you] [I]0-i did n't intend to - [I]0-i 'm going , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ! [You]583-my dear are so very violent , that really [I]0-i - '[0-i] At this instant , [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble stepped hastily forward to replace the carpet , which had been kicked up in the scuffle . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble immediately darted out of [the room]432-the room , without bestowing another thought on [his]130-mr. bumble unfinished sentence : leaving [the late Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney in full possession of the field . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was fairly taken by surprise , and fairly beaten . [He]130-mr. bumble had a decided propensity for bullying : derived no inconsiderable pleasure from the exercise of petty cruelty ; and , consequently , was it is needless to say [a coward]3013-a coward . This is by no means a disparagement to [his]130-mr. bumble character ; for [many official personages , who are held in high respect and admiration]3014-many official personages , who are held in high respect and admiration , are [the victims of similar infirmities]3015-the victims of similar infirmities . The remark is made , indeed , rather in [his]130-mr. bumble favour than otherwise , and with a view of impressing [the reader]317-the reader with a just sense of [his]130-mr. bumble qualifications for office . But , the measure of [his]130-mr. bumble degradation was not yet full . After making a tour of [the house]4595-the house , and thinking , for the first time , that the poor - laws really were too hard on [people]480-people ; and that [men who ran away from [[their]3019-men who ran away from their wives , leaving them chargeable to the parish wives]828-their wives , leaving [them]828-their wives chargeable to [the parish]337-the parish]3019-men who ran away from their wives , leaving them chargeable to the parish , ought , in justice to be visited with no punishment at all , but rather rewarded as [meritorious individuals who had suffered much]3022-meritorious individuals who had suffered much ; [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble came to [a room where [some of [the female paupers]3025-the female paupers]3024-some of the female paupers]3023-a room where some of the female paupers were usually employed in washing [the parish]337-the parish linen : when the sound of voices in conversation , now proceeded . ' [Hem]156-hem ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , summoning up all [his]130-mr. bumble native dignity . ' [These women]6153-these women at least shall continue to respect the prerogative . Hallo ! hallo there ! What do [you]130-mr. bumble mean by this noise , [[you]130-mr. bumble hussies]7561-you hussies ? '[130-mr. bumble] With these words , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble opened the door , and walked in with a very fierce and angry manner : which was at once exchanged for a most humiliated and cowering air , as [his]130-mr. bumble eyes unexpectedly rested on the form of [[his]130-mr. bumble lady wife]3027-his lady wife . ' [[My]130-mr. bumble dear]583-my dear , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' [I]130-mr. bumble did n't know [you]583-my dear were [here]351-here . '[130-mr. bumble] ' Did n't know [I]132-mrs. bumble was [here]351-here ! '[132-mrs. bumble] repeated [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . ' What do [you]583-my dear do [here]351-here ? '[132-mrs. bumble] ' [I]130-mr. bumble thought [they]3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility were talking rather too much to be doing [their]3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility work properly , [[my]130-mr. bumble dear]583-my dear , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble : glancing distractedly at [a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at [the workhouse - master]3029-the workhouse - master 's humility]3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility . ' [You]132-mrs. bumble thought [they]3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility were talking too much ? '[132-mrs. bumble] said [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . ' What business is it of [yours]583-my dear ? '[132-mrs. bumble] ' Why , [[my]130-mr. bumble dear]583-my dear - '[130-mr. bumble] urged [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble submissively . ' What business is it of [yours]583-my dear ? '[132-mrs. bumble] demanded [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , again . ' It 's very true , [you]583-my dear 're[132-mrs. bumble] matron here , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' submitted [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; '[132-mrs. bumble] but [I]0-i thought [you]583-my dear might n't be in the way just then . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll tell [you]130-mr. bumble what , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , ' returned [[his]130-mr. bumble lady]7568-his lady . '[130-mr. bumble] [We]3031-we do n't want any of [your]130-mr. bumble interference . [You]583-my dear 're a great deal too fond of poking [your]583-my dear nose into things that do n't concern [you]583-my dear , making [everybody in [the house]4595-the house]7569-everybody in the house laugh , the moment [your]583-my dear back is turned , and making [yourself]583-my dear look like [a fool]454-a fool every hour in the day . Be off ; come ! '[130-mr. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , seeing with excruciating feelings , the delight of [the two old paupers , who were tittering together most rapturously]3032-the two old paupers , who were tittering together most rapturously , hesitated for an instant . [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , whose patience brooked no delay , caught up a bowl of soap - suds , and motioning [him]130-mr. bumble towards the door , ordered [him]130-mr. bumble instantly to depart , on pain of receiving the contents upon [[his]130-mr. bumble portly person]3033-his portly person . What could [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble do ? [He]130-mr. bumble looked dejectedly round , and slunk away ; and , as [he]130-mr. bumble reached the door , the titterings of [the paupers]4635-the paupers broke into a shrill chuckle of irrepressible delight . [It]3035-it wanted but this . [He]130-mr. bumble was degraded in [their]4635-the paupers eyes ; [he]130-mr. bumble had lost caste and station before [the very paupers]3036-the very paupers ; [he]130-mr. bumble had fallen from all the height and pomp of beadleship , to the lowest depth of [the most snubbed hen - peckery]3037-the most snubbed hen - peckery . ' All in two months ! '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , filled with dismal thoughts . ' Two months ! No more than two months ago , [I]130-mr. bumble was not only [[my]130-mr. bumble own master]7572-my own master , but [everybody else]7573-everybody else 's , so far as [the porochial workhouse]7574-the porochial workhouse was concerned , and now ! - '[130-mr. bumble] It was too much . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble boxed the ears of [the boy who opened the gate for [him]130-mr. bumble for [he]130-mr. bumble had reached the portal in [his]130-mr. bumble reverie]3038-the boy who opened the gate for him for he had reached the portal in his reverie ; and walked , distractedly , into [the street]353-the street . [He]130-mr. bumble walked up [one street]3040-one street , and down another , until exercise had abated the first passion of [his]130-mr. bumble grief ; and then the revulsion of feeling made [him]130-mr. bumble thirsty . [He]130-mr. bumble passed [a great many public - houses]3041-a great many public - houses ; but , at length paused before one in a by - way , whose parlour , as [he]130-mr. bumble gathered from a hasty peep over the blinds , was deserted , save by [one solitary customer]3042-one solitary customer . It began to rain , heavily , at the moment . This determined [him]130-mr. bumble . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble stepped in ; and ordering something to drink , as [he]130-mr. bumble passed the bar , entered [the apartment into which [he]130-mr. bumble had looked from [the street]353-the street]3043-the apartment into which he had looked from the street . [The man who was seated there]3045-the man who was seated there , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak . [He]3045-the man who was seated there had the air of [a stranger]3046-a stranger ; and seemed , by a certain haggardness in [his]3045-the man who was seated there look , as well as by the dusty soils on [his]3045-the man who was seated there dress , to have travelled some distance . [He]3045-the man who was seated there eyed [Bumble]130-mr. bumble askance , as [he]130-mr. bumble entered , but scarcely deigned to nod [his]3045-the man who was seated there head in acknowledgment of [his]130-mr. bumble salutation . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had quite dignity enough for two ; supposing even that [the stranger]1957-the stranger had been more familiar : so [he]130-mr. bumble drank [his]130-mr. bumble gin - and - water in silence , and read the paper with great show of pomp and circumstance . It so happened , however : as it will happen very often , when [men]416-men fall into company under such circumstances : that [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble felt , every now and then , a powerful inducement , which [he]130-mr. bumble could not resist , to steal a look at [the stranger]1957-the stranger : and that whenever [he]130-mr. bumble did so , [he]130-mr. bumble withdrew [his]130-mr. bumble eyes , in some confusion , to find that [the stranger]1957-the stranger was at that moment stealing a look at [him]130-mr. bumble . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's awkwardness was enhanced by the very remarkable expression of [the stranger]1957-the stranger 's eye , which was keen and bright , but shadowed by a scowl of distrust and suspicion , unlike anything [he]130-mr. bumble had ever observed before , and repulsive to behold . When [they]3052-they had encountered [each other]507-each other 's glance several times in this way , [the stranger]1957-the stranger , in a harsh , deep voice , broke silence . ' Were [you]130-mr. bumble looking for [me]1957-the stranger , '[1957-the stranger] [he]1957-the stranger said , ' when [you]130-mr. bumble peered in at the window ? '[1957-the stranger] ' Not that [I]3055-mr. am aware of , unless [you]130-mr. bumble 're[3055-mr.] [Mr.]3055-mr. - ' Here [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble stopped short ; for [he]130-mr. bumble was curious to know [the stranger]1957-the stranger 's name , and thought in [his]130-mr. bumble impatience , [he]130-mr. bumble might supply the blank . '[1957-the stranger] [I]0-i see [you]130-mr. bumble were not , ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger ; an expression of quiet sarcasm playing about [his]1957-the stranger mouth ; '[130-mr. bumble] or [you]130-mr. bumble have known [my]0-i name . [You]130-mr. bumble do n't know it . [I]0-i would recommend [you]130-mr. bumble not to ask for it . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i meant no harm , [young man]2626-young man , ' observed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , majestically . '[2626-young man] And have done none , ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger . Another silence succeeded this short dialogue : which was again broken by [the stranger]1957-the stranger . '[0-i] [I]0-i have seen [you]130-mr. bumble before , [I]0-i think ? ' said [he]0-i . '[0-i] [You]130-mr. bumble were differently dressed at that time , and [I]0-i only passed [you]130-mr. bumble in [the street]353-the street , but [I]0-i should know [you]130-mr. bumble again . [You]130-mr. bumble were beadle here , once ; were [you]130-mr. bumble not ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i was , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in some surprise ; '[0-i] [porochial beadle]3058-porochial beadle . ' '[3058-porochial beadle] Just so , ' rejoined [the other]4696-the other , nodding [his]0-i head . '[3058-porochial beadle] It was in that character [I]0-i saw [you]130-mr. bumble . What are [you]130-mr. bumble now ? ' '[130-mr. bumble] [Master of [the workhouse]336-the workhouse]2995-master of the workhouse , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , slowly and impressively , to check any undue familiarity [the stranger]1957-the stranger might otherwise assume . '[130-mr. bumble] [Master of [the workhouse]336-the workhouse]2995-master of the workhouse , [young man]2626-young man ! ' '[130-mr. bumble] [You]130-mr. bumble have the same eye to [your]130-mr. bumble own interest , that [you]130-mr. bumble always had , [I]0-i doubt not ? ' resumed [the stranger]1957-the stranger , looking keenly into [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's eyes , as [he]1957-the stranger raised them in astonishment at the question . '[0-i] Do n't scruple to answer freely , [man]1163-man . [I]0-i know [you]130-mr. bumble pretty well , [you]130-mr. bumble see . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i suppose , [a married man]3065-a married man , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , shading [his]130-mr. bumble eyes with [his]130-mr. bumble hand , and surveying [the stranger]1957-the stranger , from head to foot , in evident perplexity , '[3065-a married man] is not more averse to turning an honest penny when [he]3065-a married man can , than a single one . [Porochial officers]3066-porochial officers are not so well paid that [they]3066-porochial officers can afford to refuse any little extra fee , when it comes to [them]3066-porochial officers in a civil and proper manner . ' [The stranger]1957-the stranger smiled , and nodded [his]1957-the stranger head again : as much to say , [he]1957-the stranger had not mistaken [[his]1957-the stranger man]7584-his man ; then rang the bell . '[3067-landlord] Fill this glass again , ' [he]1957-the stranger said , handing [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's empty tumbler to [the landlord]6608-the landlord . '[3067-landlord] Let it be strong and hot . [You]130-mr. bumble like it so , [I]0-i suppose ? ' '[130-mr. bumble] Not too strong , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with a delicate cough . '[130-mr. bumble] [You]130-mr. bumble understand what that means , [landlord]3067-landlord ! ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger , drily . [The host]7587-the host smiled , disappeared , and shortly afterwards returned with a steaming jorum : of which , the first gulp brought the water into [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's eyes . '[3067-landlord] Now listen to [me]0-i , ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger , after closing the door and window . '[0-i] [I]0-i came down to [this place]2280-this place , to - day , to find [you]130-mr. bumble out ; and , by one of those chances which [the devil]1806-the devil throws in the way of [[his]1806-the devil friends]4556-his friends sometimes , [you]130-mr. bumble walked into [the very room [I]0-i was sitting in]3071-the very room i was sitting in , while [you]130-mr. bumble were uppermost in [my]0-i mind . [I]0-i want some information from [you]130-mr. bumble . [I]0-i do n't ask [you]130-mr. bumble to give it for nothing , slight as it is . Put up that , to begin with . ' As [he]0-i spoke , [he]0-i pushed a couple of sovereigns across the table to [[his]0-i companion]4727-his companion , carefully , as though unwilling that the chinking of money should be heard without . When [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble had scrupulously examined the coins , to see that they were genuine , and had put them up , with much satisfaction , in [his]0-i waistcoat - pocket , [he]0-i went on : '[0-i] Carry [your]130-mr. bumble memory back - let [me]0-i see - twelve years , last winter . ' '[0-i] It 's a long time , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] Very good . [I]0-i 've done it . ' '[0-i] The scene , [the workhouse]336-the workhouse . ' '[0-i] Good ! ' '[0-i] And the time , night . ' '[0-i] Yes . ' '[0-i] And [the place]4925-the place , the crazy hole , wherever it was , in which [miserable drabs]3074-miserable drabs brought forth the life and health so often denied to [themselves]3074-miserable drabs - gave birth to [puling children]3075-puling children for [the parish]337-the parish to rear ; and hid [their]3074-miserable drabs shame , rot 'em in the grave ! '[130-mr. bumble] ' [The lying - in room]7590-the lying - in room , [I]130-mr. bumble suppose ? '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , not quite following [the stranger]1957-the stranger 's excited description . ' Yes , '[1957-the stranger] said [the stranger]1957-the stranger . ' [A boy]4668-a boy was born [there]4617-there . '[1957-the stranger] ' [A many boys]7593-a many boys , '[130-mr. bumble] observed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , shaking [his]130-mr. bumble head , despondingly . ' A murrain on [the young devils]7594-the young devils ! '[1957-the stranger] cried [the stranger]1957-the stranger ; ' [I]1957-the stranger speak of [one]622-one ; [a meek - looking , pale - faced boy]7596-a meek - looking , pale - faced boy , who was apprenticed down here , to [a coffin - maker]649-a coffin - maker - [I]1957-the stranger wish [he]649-a coffin - maker had made [his]649-a coffin - maker coffin , and screwed [his]649-a coffin - maker body in it - and who afterwards ran away to [London]3-london , as it was supposed . '[1957-the stranger] Why , [you]1957-the stranger mean [Oliver]123-oliver ! [Young Twist]268-young twist ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; '[123-oliver] [I]0-i remember [him]123-oliver , of course . There was n't [a obstinater young rascal]3080-a obstinater young rascal - ' '[3080-a obstinater young rascal] It 's not of [him]123-oliver [I]0-i want to hear ; [I]0-i 've heard enough of [him]123-oliver , ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger , stopping [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble in the outset of a tirade on the subject of poor [Oliver]123-oliver 's vices . '[0-i] It 's of [a woman]6715-a woman ; [the hag that nursed [[his]123-oliver mother]427-his mother]3082-the hag that nursed his mother . Where is [she]6715-a woman ? ' '[6715-a woman] Where is [she]6715-a woman ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , whom the gin - and - water had rendered facetious . '[6715-a woman] It would be hard to tell . There 's [no midwifery]3084-no midwifery [there]4617-there , whichever place [she]6715-a woman 's gone to ; so [I]0-i suppose [she]6715-a woman 's out of employment , anyway . ' '[0-i] What do [you]0-i mean ? ' demanded [the stranger]1957-the stranger , sternly . '[0-i] That [she]6715-a woman died last winter , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . [The man]4928-the man looked fixedly at [him]130-mr. bumble when [he]130-mr. bumble had given this information , and although [he]4928-the man did not withdraw [his]4928-the man eyes for some time afterwards , [his]4928-the man gaze gradually became vacant and abstracted , and [he]4928-the man seemed lost in thought . For some time , [he]4928-the man appeared doubtful whether [he]4928-the man ought to be relieved or disappointed by the intelligence ; but at length [he]4928-the man breathed more freely ; and withdrawing [his]4928-the man eyes , observed that it was no great matter . With that [he]4928-the man rose , as if to depart . But [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was cunning enough ; and [he]130-mr. bumble at once saw that an opportunity was opened , for the lucrative disposal of some secret in the possession of [[his]130-mr. bumble better half]7601-his better half . [He]4928-the man well remembered the night of [old Sally]224-old sally 's death , which the occurrences of that day had given [him]4928-the man good reason to recollect , as the occasion on which [he]4928-the man had proposed to [Mrs. Corney]221-mrs. corney ; and although [that lady]1251-that lady had never confided to [him]4928-the man the disclosure of which [she]1251-that lady had been [the solitary witness]7603-the solitary witness , [he]4928-the man had heard enough to know that it related to something that had occurred in [the old woman]4576-the old woman 's attendance , as [workhouse nurse]7605-workhouse nurse , upon [the young mother of [Oliver Twist]123-oliver]7606-the young mother of oliver twist . Hastily calling this circumstance to mind , [he]4928-the man informed [the stranger]1957-the stranger , with an air of mystery , that [one woman]5805-one woman had been closeted with [the old harridan]7609-the old harridan shortly before [she]4576-the old woman died ; and that [she]3086-her could , as [he]4928-the man had reason to believe , throw some light on the subject of [his]4928-the man inquiry . '[6715-a woman] How can [I]0-i find [her]3086-her ? ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger , thrown off [his]1957-the stranger guard ; and plainly showing that all [his]1957-the stranger fears whatever they were were aroused afresh by the intelligence . '[0-i] Only through [me]0-i , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] When ? ' cried [the stranger]1957-the stranger , hastily . '[0-i] To - morrow , ' rejoined [Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] At nine in the evening , ' said [the stranger]1957-the stranger , producing a scrap of paper , and writing down upon it , an obscure address by the water - side , in characters that betrayed [his]1957-the stranger agitation ; '[0-i] at nine in the evening , bring [her]3086-her to [me]0-i there . [I]0-i need n't tell [you]3087-you to be secret . It 's [your]3087-you interest . ' With these words , [he]1957-the stranger led the way to the door , after stopping to pay for the liquor that had been drunk . Shortly remarking that [their]7613-their roads were different , [he]1957-the stranger departed , without more ceremony than an emphatic repetition of the hour of appointment for the following night . On glancing at the address , [the parochial functionary]7614-the parochial functionary observed that it contained no name . [The stranger]1957-the stranger had not gone far , so [he]1957-the stranger made after [him]7614-the parochial functionary to ask it . '[3087-you] What do [you]3087-you want ? ' cried [the man]4928-the man , turning quickly round , as [Bumble]130-mr. bumble touched [him]4928-the man on the arm . '[3087-you] Following [me]0-i ? ' '[3087-you] Only to ask a question , ' said [the other]4696-the other , pointing to the scrap of paper . '[3087-you] What name am [I]0-i to ask for ? ' '[135-monks] [Monks]135-monks ! ' rejoined [the man]4928-the man ; and strode hastily , away . CHAPTER XXXVIII CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MR . AND [MRS . BUMBLE]132-mrs. bumble , AND [MR . MONKS]133-monks , AT [THEIR]7613-their NOCTURNAL INTERVIEW It was a dull , close , overcast summer evening . The clouds , which had been threatening all day , spread out in a dense and sluggish mass of vapour , already yielded large drops of rain , and seemed to presage a violent thunder - storm , when [Mr.]7619-mr. and [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , turning out of [the main street of [the town]4898-the town]7620-the main street of the town , directed [their]7613-their course towards [a scattered little colony of [ruinous houses]7623-ruinous houses]7622-a scattered little colony of ruinous houses , distant from [it]7622-a scattered little colony of ruinous houses some mile and a - half , or thereabouts , and erected on [a low unwholesome swamp]7624-a low unwholesome swamp , bordering upon [the river]1968-the river . [They]7613-their were both wrapped in old and shabby outer garments , which might , perhaps , serve the double purpose of protecting [[their]7613-their persons]7626-their persons from the rain , and sheltering [them]7613-their from observation . [The husband]4881-the husband carried a lantern , from which , however , no light yet shone ; and trudged on , a few paces in front , as though - the way being dirty - to give [[his]4881-the husband wife]4864-his wife the benefit of treading in [his]4881-the husband heavy footprints . [They]7613-their went on , in profound silence ; every now and then , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble relaxed [his]130-mr. bumble pace , and turned [his]130-mr. bumble head as if to make sure that [[his]130-mr. bumble helpmate]7629-his helpmate was following ; then , discovering that [she]7629-his helpmate was close at [his]130-mr. bumble heels , [he]130-mr. bumble mended [his]130-mr. bumble rate of walking , and proceeded , at a considerable increase of speed , towards [their]7613-their place of destination . This was far from being [a place of doubtful character]7630-a place of doubtful character ; for [it]7631-it had long been known as the residence of [none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by [their]7632-none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by their labour labour]7632-none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by their labour , subsisted chiefly on plunder and crime . [It]7631-it was a collection of [mere hovels]7633-mere hovels : some , hastily built with loose bricks : others , of old worm - eaten ship - timber : jumbled together without any attempt at order or arrangement , and planted , for the most part , within a few feet of [the river]1968-the river 's bank . [A few leaky boats drawn up on]7635-a few leaky boats drawn up on [the mud]7636-the mud , and made fast to the dwarf wall which skirted [it]7631-it : and here and there an oar or coil of rope : appeared , at first , to indicate that [the inhabitants of [these miserable cottages]7638-these miserable cottages]7637-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages pursued some avocation on [the river]1968-the river ; but a glance at the shattered and useless condition of the articles thus displayed , would have led [a passer - by]7640-a passer - by , without much difficulty , to the conjecture that [they]7637-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages were disposed there , rather for the preservation of appearances , than with any view to [their]7637-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages being actually employed . In the heart of [this cluster of huts]7641-this cluster of huts ; and skirting [the river]1968-the river , which [its]7631-it upper stories overhung ; stood [a large building]7643-a large building , formerly used as [a manufactory of some kind]7644-a manufactory of some kind . [It]7643-a large building had , in [its]7643-a large building day , probably furnished employment to [the inhabitants of [the surrounding tenements]7646-the surrounding tenements]7645-the inhabitants of the surrounding tenements . But [it]7643-a large building had long since gone to ruin . The rat , the worm , and the action of the damp , had weakened and rotted the piles on which [it]7643-a large building stood ; and a considerable portion of [the building]644-the building had already sunk down into the water ; while [the remainder , tottering and bending over]7648-the remainder , tottering and bending over [the dark stream]7649-the dark stream , seemed to wait a favourable opportunity of following its old companion , and involving itself in the same fate . It was before [this ruinous building]7650-this ruinous building that [the worthy couple]7651-the worthy couple paused , as the first peal of distant thunder reverberated in the air , and the rain commenced pouring violently down . '[135-monks] [The place]4925-the place should be somewhere here , ' said [Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , consulting a scrap of paper [he]3089-you held in [his]3089-you hand . '[135-monks] Halloa there ! ' cried a voice from above . Following the sound , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble raised [his]130-mr. bumble head and descried [a man]469-a man looking out of a door , breast - high , on the second story . '[135-monks] Stand still , a minute , ' cried [the voice]4824-the voice ; '[135-monks] [I]0-i 'll be with [you]3089-you directly . ' With which the head disappeared , and the door closed . '[0-i] Is that [the man]4928-the man ? ' asked [[Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's [good lady]7655-good lady]7654-mr. bumble 's good lady . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble nodded in the affirmative . '[4928-the man] Then , mind what [I]0-i told [you]3089-you , ' said [the matron]2062-the matron : '[0-i] and be careful to say as little as [you]3089-you can , or [you]3089-you 'll betray [us]3091-them at once . ' [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , who had eyed [the building]644-the building with very rueful looks , was apparently about to express some doubts relative to the advisability of proceeding any further with the enterprise just then , when [he]130-mr. bumble was prevented by the appearance of [Monks]7658-monks : who opened a small door , near which [they]3091-them stood , and beckoned [them]3091-them inwards . '[4928-the man] Come in ! ' [he]130-mr. bumble cried impatiently , stamping [his]130-mr. bumble foot upon the ground . '[4928-the man] Do n't keep [me]0-i here ! ' [The woman , who had hesitated at first]7659-the woman , who had hesitated at first , walked boldly in , without any other invitation . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble [, who was ashamed or afraid to lag behind]7660-, who was ashamed or afraid to lag behind , followed : obviously very ill at ease and with scarcely any of that remarkable dignity which was usually [his]130-mr. bumble chief characteristic . '[4928-the man] What the devil made [you]3089-you stand lingering there , in the wet ? ' said [Monks]133-monks , turning round , and addressing [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , after [he]130-mr. bumble had bolted the door behind [them]3091-them . '[3091-them] [We]3091-them - [we]3091-them were only cooling [ourselves]3091-them , ' stammered [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , looking apprehensively about [him]130-mr. bumble . '[3091-them] Cooling [yourselves]3089-you ! ' retorted [Monks]133-monks . '[3089-you] Not all the rain that ever fell , or ever will fall , will put as much of hell 's fire out , as [a man]469-a man can carry about with [him]469-a man . [You]3089-you wo n't cool [yourself]3089-you so easily ; do n't think it ! ' With this agreeable speech , [Monks]133-monks turned short upon [the matron]2062-the matron , and bent [his]133-monks gaze upon [her]2062-the matron , till even [she]2062-the matron , who was not easily cowed , was fain to withdraw [her]2062-the matron eyes , and turn them towards the ground . '[3089-you] This is [the woman]2127-the woman , is it ? ' demanded [Monks]133-monks . '[2127-the woman] [Hem]156-hem ! That is [the woman]2127-the woman , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , mindful of [[his]130-mr. bumble wife]4864-his wife 's caution . '[2127-the woman] [You]3095-you think [women]5143-women never can keep secrets , [I]0-i suppose ? ' said [the matron]2062-the matron , interposing , and returning , as [she]2062-the matron spoke , the searching look of [Monks]133-monks . '[5143-women] [I]0-i know [they]5143-women will always keep one till it 's found out , ' said [Monks]133-monks . '[5143-women] And what may that be ? ' asked [the matron]2062-the matron . '[5143-women] The loss of [their]5143-women own good name , ' replied [Monks]133-monks . '[5143-women] So , by the same rule , if [a woman]6715-a woman 's a party to a secret that might hang or transport [her]6715-a woman , [I]0-i 'm not afraid of [her]6715-a woman telling it to [anybody]435-anybody ; not [I]2062-the matron ! Do [you]2062-the matron understand , [mistress]2108-mistress ? '[2062-the matron] ' No , '[2062-the matron] rejoined [the matron]2062-the matron , slightly colouring as [she]2062-the matron spoke . ' Of course [you]2062-the matron do n't ! '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks . ' How should [you]2062-the matron ? '[133-monks] Bestowing something half - way between a smile and a frown upon [[his]0-i two companions]5236-his two companions , and again beckoning [them]5236-his two companions to follow [him]0-i , [the man]4928-the man hastened across [the apartment]5537-the apartment , which was of considerable extent , but low in the roof . [He]4928-the man was preparing to ascend a steep staircase , or rather ladder , leading to [another floor of [warehouses above]3103-warehouses above]3102-another floor of warehouses above : when a bright flash of lightning streamed down [the aperture]3104-the aperture , and a peal of thunder followed , which shook [the crazy building]3105-the crazy building to [its]3105-the crazy building centre . ' Hear it ! '[4928-the man] [he]4928-the man cried , shrinking back . ' Hear it ! Rolling and crashing on as if it echoed through [a thousand caverns where [the devils]7668-the devils were hiding from it]7667-a thousand caverns where the devils were hiding from it . [I]4928-the man hate the sound ! '[4928-the man] [He]4928-the man remained silent for a few moments ; and then , removing [his]4928-the man hands suddenly from [his]4928-the man face , showed , to the unspeakable discomposure of [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , that it was much distorted and discoloured . ' These fits come over [me]133-monks , now and then , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , observing [his]4928-the man alarm ; ' and thunder sometimes brings [them]7669-them on . Do n't mind [me]133-monks now ; it 's all over for this once . '[133-monks] Thus speaking , [he]4928-the man led the way up the ladder ; and hastily closing the window - shutter of [the room into which [it]3107-it led]3106-the room into which it led , lowered a lantern which hung at the end of a rope and pulley passed through one of the heavy beams in the ceiling : and which cast a dim light upon an old table and three chairs that were placed beneath [it]3107-it . ' Now , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , when [they]3108-they had [all three]1560-all three seated [themselves]3108-they , ' the sooner [we]3108-they come to [our]3108-they business , the better for all . [The woman]2127-the woman know what it is , does [she]2127-the woman ? '[133-monks] The question was addressed to [Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; but [[his]130-mr. bumble wife]4864-his wife anticipated the reply , by intimating that [she]4864-his wife was perfectly acquainted with it . ' [He]130-mr. bumble is right in saying that [you]130-mr. bumble were with [this hag]7671-this hag the night [she]7671-this hag died ; and that [she]7671-this hag told [you]130-mr. bumble something - '[4864-his wife] ' About [the mother of [the boy [you]130-mr. bumble named]7673-the boy you named]7672-the mother of the boy you named , '[2062-the matron] replied [the matron]2062-the matron interrupting [him]130-mr. bumble . ' Yes . '[2062-the matron] ' The first question is , of what nature was [her]7671-this hag communication ? '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks . ' That 's the second , '[2127-the woman] observed [the woman]2127-the woman with much deliberation . ' The first is , what may the communication be worth ? '[2127-the woman] ' Who [the devil]1806-the devil can tell that , without knowing of what kind it is ? '[133-monks] asked [Monks]133-monks . ' [Nobody]354-nobody better than [you]133-monks , [I]132-mrs. bumble am persuaded , '[132-mrs. bumble] answered [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble : who did not want for spirit , as [her]132-mrs. bumble yoke - fellow could abundantly testify . ' Humph ! '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks significantly , and with a look of eager inquiry ; ' there may be money 's worth to get , eh ? '[133-monks] ' Perhaps there may , '[132-mrs. bumble] was the composed reply . ' Something that was taken from [her]7671-this hag , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks . ' Something that [she]7671-this hag wore . Something that - '[133-monks] ' [You]133-monks had better bid , '[132-mrs. bumble] interrupted [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . ' [I]132-mrs. bumble have heard enough , already , to assure [me]132-mrs. bumble that [you]133-monks are [the man [I]132-mrs. bumble ought to talk to]7676-the man i ought to talk to . '[132-mrs. bumble] [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , who had not yet been admitted by [[his]130-mr. bumble better half]7601-his better half into any greater share of the secret than [he]130-mr. bumble had originally possessed , listened to this dialogue with outstretched neck and distended eyes : which [he]130-mr. bumble directed towards [[his]130-mr. bumble wife]4864-his wife and [Monks]133-monks , by turns , in undisguised astonishment ; increased , if possible , when [the latter]853-the latter sternly demanded , what sum was required for the disclosure . ' What 's it worth to [you]133-monks ? '[2127-the woman] asked [the woman]2127-the woman , as collectedly as before . ' It may be nothing ; it may be twenty pounds , '[133-monks] replied [Monks]133-monks . ' Speak out , and let [me]133-monks know which . '[133-monks] ' Add five pounds to the sum [you]133-monks have named ; give [me]2127-the woman five - and - twenty pounds in gold , '[2127-the woman] said [the woman]2127-the woman ; ' and [I]2127-the woman 'll tell [you]133-monks all [I]2127-the woman know . Not before . '[2127-the woman] ' Five - and - twenty pounds ! '[133-monks] exclaimed [Monks]133-monks , drawing back . ' [I]132-mrs. bumble spoke as plainly as [I]132-mrs. bumble could , '[132-mrs. bumble] replied [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . ' It 's not a large sum , either . '[132-mrs. bumble] ' Not a large sum for a paltry secret , that may be nothing when it 's told ! '[133-monks] cried [Monks]133-monks impatiently ; ' and which has been lying dead for twelve years past or more ! '[133-monks] ' Such matters keep well , and , like good wine , often double their value in course of time , '[2062-the matron] answered [the matron]2062-the matron , still preserving the resolute indifference [she]2062-the matron had assumed . ' As to lying dead , there are [those who will lie dead for twelve thousand years to come , or twelve million]7677-those who will lie dead for twelve thousand years to come , or twelve million , for anything [you]133-monks or [I]2062-the matron know , who will tell strange tales at last ! '[2062-the matron] ' What if [I]133-monks pay it for nothing ? '[133-monks] asked [Monks]133-monks , hesitating . ' [You]133-monks can easily take it away again , '[2062-the matron] replied [the matron]2062-the matron . ' [I]2062-the matron am but [a woman]6715-a woman ; alone [here]351-here ; and unprotected . '[2062-the matron] ' Not alone , [[my]130-mr. bumble dear]583-my dear , nor unprotected , neither , '[130-mr. bumble] submitted [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , in a voice tremulous with fear : ' [I]130-mr. bumble am here , [[my]130-mr. bumble dear]583-my dear . And besides , '[130-mr. bumble] said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , [his]130-mr. bumble teeth chattering as [he]130-mr. bumble spoke , ' [Mr. Monks]133-monks is too much of [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman to attempt any violence on [porochial persons]7683-porochial persons . [Mr. Monks]133-monks is aware that [I]130-mr. bumble am not [a young man]7684-a young man , [[my]130-mr. bumble dear]583-my dear , and also that [I]130-mr. bumble am a little run to seed , as [I]130-mr. bumble may say ; bu [he]133-monks has heerd : [I]130-mr. bumble say [I]130-mr. bumble have no doubt [Mr. Monks]133-monks has heerd , [[my]130-mr. bumble dear]583-my dear : that [I]130-mr. bumble am [a very determined officer]7687-a very determined officer , with very uncommon strength , if [I]130-mr. bumble 'm[130-mr. bumble] once roused . [I]0-i only want a little rousing ; that 's all . ' As [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble spoke , [he]130-mr. bumble made a melancholy feint of grasping [his]130-mr. bumble lantern with fierce determination ; and plainly showed , by the alarmed expression of every feature , that [he]130-mr. bumble did want a little rousing , and not a little , prior to making any very warlike demonstration : unless , indeed , against [paupers]534-paupers , or other person or [persons trained down for the purpose]7689-persons trained down for the purpose . '[0-i] [You]3120-you are [a fool]454-a fool , ' said [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , in reply ; '[454-a fool] and had better hold [your]3120-you tongue . ' '[3120-you] [He]3122-he had better have cut it out , before [he]3122-he came , if [he]3122-he ca n't speak in a lower tone , ' said [Monks]133-monks , grimly . '[3122-he] So ! [He]3122-he 's [[your]3120-you husband]3123-your husband , eh ? ' '[3122-he] [He]3122-he [[my]0-i husband]3124-my husband ! ' tittered [the matron]2062-the matron , parrying the question . '[3122-he] [I]0-i thought as much , when [you]3120-you came in , ' rejoined [Monks]133-monks , marking the angry glance which [the lady]679-the lady darted at [[her]679-the lady spouse]7692-her spouse as [she]679-the lady spoke . '[3120-you] So much the better ; [I]0-i have less hesitation in dealing with [two people]3125-two people , when [I]0-i find that there 's only one will between [them]3125-two people . [I]0-i 'm in earnest . See here ! '[0-i] [He]0-i thrust [his]0-i hand into a side - pocket ; and producing a canvas bag , told out twenty - five sovereigns on the table , and pushed them over to [the woman]2127-the woman . ' Now , '[0-i] [he]0-i said , ' gather them up ; and when this cursed peal of thunder , which [I]0-i feel is coming up to break over the house - top , is gone , let 's hear [your]2127-the woman story . '[0-i] The thunder , which seemed in fact much nearer , and to shiver and break almost over [their]3125-two people heads , having subsided , [Monks]133-monks , raising [his]133-monks face from the table , bent forward to listen to what [the woman]2127-the woman should say . The faces of [the three]3128-the three nearly touched , as [the two men]2011-the two men leant over the small table in [their]2011-the two men eagerness to hear , and [the woman]2127-the woman also leant forward to render [her]2127-the woman whisper audible . The sickly rays of the suspended lantern falling directly upon [them]3125-two people , aggravated the paleness and anxiety of [their]3125-two people countenances : which , encircled by the deepest gloom and darkness , looked ghastly in the extreme . ' When [this woman]7693-this woman , that [we]3125-two people called [old Sally]224-old sally , died , '[2062-the matron] [the matron]2062-the matron began , ' [she]7693-this woman and [I]2062-the matron were alone . '[2062-the matron] ' Was there [no one]5412-no one by ? '[133-monks] asked [Monks]133-monks , in the same hollow whisper ; ' [No sick wretch or idiot]7695-no sick wretch or idiot in some other bed ? [No one who could hear , and might , by possibility]7696-no one who could hear , and might , by possibility , understand ? '[133-monks] ' Not [a soul]6534-a soul , '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman ; ' [we]3125-two people were alone . [I]2127-the woman stood alone beside the body when death came over it . '[2127-the woman] ' Good , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , regarding [her]2127-the woman attentively . ' Go on . '[133-monks] ' [She]2127-the woman spoke of [a young creature]7698-a young creature , '[2062-the matron] resumed [the matron]2062-the matron , ' who had brought [a child]371-a child into [the world]4589-the world some years before ; not merely in [the same room]7701-the same room , but in the same bed , in which [she]2127-the woman then lay dying . '[2062-the matron] ' Ay ? '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , with quivering lip , and glancing over [his]133-monks shoulder , ' Blood ! How things come about ! '[133-monks] ' [The child]321-the child was the one [you]133-monks named to [him]7698-a young creature last night , '[2062-the matron] said [the matron]2062-the matron , nodding carelessly towards [[her]2062-the matron husband]4867-her husband ; ' [the mother this nurse]7703-the mother this nurse had robbed . '[2062-the matron] ' In life ? '[133-monks] asked [Monks]133-monks . ' In death , '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman , with something like a shudder . ' [She]2127-the woman stole from the corpse , when it had hardly turned to one , that which [the dead mother]7704-the dead mother had prayed [her]2127-the woman , with [her]2127-the woman last breath , to keep for [the infant]4580-the infant 's sake . '[2127-the woman] ' [She]2127-the woman sold it , '[133-monks] cried [Monks]133-monks , with desperate eagerness ; ' did [she]2127-the woman sell it ? Where ? When ? To whom ? How long before ? '[133-monks] ' As [she]2127-the woman told [me]2062-the matron , with great difficulty , that [she]2127-the woman had done this , '[2062-the matron] said [the matron]2062-the matron , ' [she]2127-the woman fell back and died . '[2062-the matron] ' Without saying more ? '[133-monks] cried [Monks]133-monks , in a voice which , from its very suppression , seemed only the more furious . ' It 's a lie ! [I]133-monks 'll not be played with . [She]2127-the woman said more . [I]133-monks 'll tear the life out of [you]7706-you both , but [I]133-monks 'll know what it was . '[133-monks] ' [She]2127-the woman did n't utter another word , '[2127-the woman] said [the woman]2127-the woman , to all appearance unmoved as [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble was very far from being by [the strange man]6701-the strange man 's violence ; ' but [she]2127-the woman clutched [my]130-mr. bumble gown , violently , with one hand , which was partly closed ; and when [I]130-mr. bumble saw that [she]2127-the woman was dead , and so removed the hand by force , [I]130-mr. bumble found it clasped a scrap of dirty paper . '[130-mr. bumble] ' Which contained - '[133-monks] interposed [Monks]133-monks , stretching forward . ' Nothing , '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman ; ' it was [a pawnbroker]7707-a pawnbroker 's duplicate . '[2127-the woman] ' For what ? '[133-monks] demanded [Monks]133-monks . ' In good time [I]2127-the woman 'll tell [you]133-monks . '[2127-the woman] said [the woman]2127-the woman . ' [I]2127-the woman judge that [she]2127-the woman had kept the trinket , for some time , in the hope of turning it to better account ; and then had pawned it ; and had saved or scraped together money to pay [the pawnbroker]7708-the pawnbroker 's interest year by year , and prevent its running out ; so that if anything came of it , it could still be redeemed . Nothing had come of it ; and , as [I]2127-the woman tell [you]133-monks , [she]2127-the woman died with the scrap of paper , all worn and tattered , in [her]2127-the woman hand . The time was out in two days ; [I]2127-the woman thought something might one day come of it too ; and so redeemed the pledge . '[2127-the woman] ' Where is it now ? '[133-monks] asked [Monks]133-monks quickly . ' There , '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman . And , as if glad to be relieved of it , [she]2127-the woman hastily threw upon the table a small kid bag scarcely large enough for a French watch , which [Monks]133-monks pouncing upon , tore open with trembling hands . It contained a little gold locket : in which were two locks of hair , and a plain gold wedding - ring . ' It has the word " [Agnes]269-agnes " engraved on the inside , '[2127-the woman] said [the woman]2127-the woman . ' There is a blank left for the surname ; and then follows the date ; which is within a year before [the child]321-the child was born . [I]2127-the woman found out that . '[2127-the woman] ' And this is all ? '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , after a close and eager scrutiny of the contents of the little packet . ' All , '[2127-the woman] replied [the woman]2127-the woman . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble drew a long breath , as if [he]130-mr. bumble were glad to find that the story was over , and no mention made of taking the five - and - twenty pounds back again ; and now [he]130-mr. bumble took courage to wipe the perspiration which had been trickling over [his]130-mr. bumble nose , unchecked , during the whole of the previous dialogue . ' [I]4864-his wife know nothing of the story , beyond what [I]4864-his wife can guess at , '[4864-his wife] said [[his]130-mr. bumble wife]4864-his wife addressing [Monks]133-monks , after a short silence ; ' and [I]4864-his wife want to know nothing ; for it 's safer not . But [I]4864-his wife may ask [you]133-monks two questions , may [I]4864-his wife ? '[4864-his wife] ' [You]4864-his wife may ask , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , with some show of surprise ; ' but whether [I]133-monks answer or not is another question . '[133-monks] ' - Which makes three , '[130-mr. bumble] observed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , essaying a stroke of facetiousness . ' Is that what [you]133-monks expected to get from [me]2062-the matron ? '[2062-the matron] demanded [the matron]2062-the matron . ' It is , '[133-monks] replied [Monks]133-monks . ' The other question ? '[133-monks] ' What do [you]133-monks propose to do with it ? Can it be used against [me]133-monks ? '[133-monks] ' Never , '[133-monks] rejoined [Monks]133-monks ; ' nor against [me]133-monks either . See here ! But do n't move a step forward , or [your]133-monks life is not worth a bulrush . '[133-monks] With these words , [he]133-monks suddenly wheeled the table aside , and pulling an iron ring in the boarding , threw back a large trap - door which opened close at [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble 's feet , and caused [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman to retire several paces backward , with great precipitation . ' Look down , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , lowering the lantern into [the gulf]3148-the gulf . ' Do n't fear [me]133-monks . [I]133-monks could have let [you]130-mr. bumble down , quietly enough , when [you]130-mr. bumble were seated over it , if that had been [my]133-monks game . '[133-monks] Thus encouraged , [the matron]2062-the matron drew near to the brink ; and even [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble [himself]130-mr. bumble , impelled by curiousity , ventured to do the same . The turbid water , swollen by the heavy rain , was rushing rapidly on below ; and all other sounds were lost in the noise of its plashing and eddying against the green and slimy piles . There had once been a water - mill beneath ; the tide foaming and chafing round the few rotten stakes , and fragments of machinery that yet remained , seemed to dart onward , with a new impulse , when freed from the obstacles which had unavailingly attempted to stem its headlong course . ' If [you]130-mr. bumble flung [a man]469-a man 's body down there , where would it be to - morrow morning ? '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , swinging the lantern to and fro in the dark well . ' Twelve miles down [the river]1968-the river , and cut to pieces besides , '[130-mr. bumble] replied [Bumble]130-mr. bumble , recoiling at the thought . [Monks]133-monks drew the little packet from [his]133-monks breast , where [he]133-monks had hurriedly thrust it ; and tying it to a leaden weight , which had formed a part of some pulley , and was lying on the floor , dropped it into [the stream]3150-the stream . It fell straight , and true as a die ; clove the water with a scarcely audible splash ; and was gone . The three looking into [each other]507-each other 's faces , seemed to breathe more freely . ' There ! '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , closing the trap - door , which fell heavily back into its former position . ' If [the sea]7712-the sea ever gives up its dead , as books say it will , it will keep [its]7712-the sea gold and silver to itself , and that trash among it . [We]7713-we have nothing more to say , and may break up [[our]7713-we pleasant party]7714-our pleasant party . '[133-monks] ' By all means , '[130-mr. bumble] observed [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with great alacrity . ' [You]130-mr. bumble 'll keep a quiet tongue in [your]130-mr. bumble head , will [you]130-mr. bumble ? '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , with a threatening look . ' [I]133-monks am not afraid of [[your]130-mr. bumble wife]7715-your wife . '[133-monks] ' [You]130-mr. bumble may depend upon [me]130-mr. bumble , [young man]2626-young man , '[130-mr. bumble] answered [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , bowing [himself]130-mr. bumble gradually towards the ladder , with excessive politeness . ' On [everybody]377-everybody 's account , [young man]2626-young man ; on [my]130-mr. bumble own , [you]130-mr. bumble know , [Mr. Monks]133-monks . '[130-mr. bumble] ' [I]133-monks am glad , for [your]130-mr. bumble sake , to hear it , '[133-monks] remarked [Monks]133-monks . ' Light [your]130-mr. bumble lantern ! And get away from here as fast as [you]130-mr. bumble can . '[133-monks] It was fortunate that the conversation terminated at this point , or [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , who had bowed [himself]130-mr. bumble [to within six inches of the ladder]3152-to within six inches of the ladder , would infallibly have pitched headlong into [the room below]3153-the room below . [He]130-mr. bumble lighted [his]130-mr. bumble lantern from that which [Monks]133-monks had detached from the rope , and now carried in [his]130-mr. bumble hand ; and making no effort to prolong the discourse , descended in silence , followed by [[his]130-mr. bumble wife]4864-his wife . [Monks]133-monks brought up the rear , after pausing on the steps to satisfy [himself]130-mr. bumble that there were no other sounds to be heard than the beating of the rain without , and the rushing of the water . [They]3155-they traversed [the lower room]3156-the lower room , slowly , and with caution ; for [Monks]133-monks started at every shadow ; and [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , holding [his]130-mr. bumble lantern a foot above the ground , walked not only with remarkable care , but with a marvellously light step for [a gentleman of [his]130-mr. bumble figure]3157-a gentleman of his figure : looking nervously about [him]130-mr. bumble for hidden trap - doors . The gate at which [they]3155-they had entered , was softly unfastened and opened by [Monks]133-monks ; merely exchanging a nod with [[their]3155-they mysterious acquaintance]3158-their mysterious acquaintance , [the married couple]3159-the married couple emerged into the wet and darkness outside . [They]3155-they were no sooner gone , than [Monks , who appeared to entertain an invincible repugnance to being left alone]3160-monks , who appeared to entertain an invincible repugnance to being left alone , called to [a boy who had been hidden somewhere below]3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below . Bidding [him]3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below go first , and bear the light , [he]3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below returned to [the chamber [he]3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below had just quitted]3162-the chamber he had just quitted . CHAPTER XXXIX INTRODUCES [SOME RESPECTABLE CHARACTERS WITH WHOM THE READER]189-the intelligent reader IS ALREADY ACQUAINTED , AND SHOWS HOW [MONKS]133-monks AND [THE JEW]1006-the jew LAID [THEIR]3164-their WORTHY HEADS TOGETHER On the evening following that upon which [the three worthies mentioned in the last chapter]3165-the three worthies mentioned in the last chapter , disposed of [their]3164-their little matter of business as therein narrated , [Mr. William Sikes]129-mr. sikes , awakening from a nap , drowsily growled forth an inquiry what time of night it was . [The room in which [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes propounded this question]3166-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question , was not one of those [he]129-mr. sikes had tenanted , previous to the [Chertsey]42-chertsey expedition , although [it]3166-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question was in [[the same]3167-the same quarter of [the town]4898-the town]3168-the same quarter of the town , and was situated at no great distance from [[his]129-mr. sikes former lodgings]3170-his former lodgings . [It]3166-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question was not , in appearance , so desirable a habitation as [[his]129-mr. sikes old quarters]3171-his old quarters : being [a mean and badly - furnished apartment]3172-a mean and badly - furnished apartment , of very limited size ; lighted only by one small window in the shelving roof , and abutting on [a close and dirty lane]3173-a close and dirty lane . Nor were there wanting other indications of [the good gentleman]3174-the good gentleman 's having gone down in [the world of late]3175-the world of late : for a great scarcity of furniture , and total absence of comfort , together with the disappearance of all such small moveables as spare clothes and linen , bespoke a state of extreme poverty ; while the meagre and attenuated condition of [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes [himself]129-mr. sikes would have fully confirmed these symptoms , if [they]3176-they had stood in any need of corroboration . [The housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker was lying on the bed , wrapped in [his]129-mr. sikes white great - coat , by way of dressing - gown , and displaying a set of features in no degree improved by the cadaverous hue of illness , and the addition of a soiled nightcap , and a stiff , black beard of a week 's growth . The dog sat at the bedside : now eyeing [[his]129-mr. sikes master]4709-his master with a wistful look , and now pricking [his]129-mr. sikes ears , and uttering a low growl as some noise in [the street]353-the street , or in the lower part of [the house]4595-the house , attracted [his]129-mr. sikes attention . [Seated by the window]3181-seated by the window , busily engaged in patching an old waistcoat which formed a portion of [the robber]1469-the robber 's ordinary dress , was [a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there]3183-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there would have been considerable difficulty in recognising [her]3183-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there as [the same Nancy who has already figured in this tale]3184-the same nancy who has already figured in this tale , but for the voice in which [she]3183-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there replied to [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes 's question . ' Not long gone seven , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl . ' How do [you]129-mr. sikes feel to - night , [Bill]161-sikes ? '[5742-the girl] ' As weak as water , '[129-mr. sikes] replied [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes , with an imprecation on [his]129-mr. sikes eyes and limbs . ' Here ; lend [us]7719-us a hand , and let [me]129-mr. sikes get off this thundering bed anyhow . '[129-mr. sikes] [Illness]270-illness had not improved [Mr. Sikes]129-mr. sikes 's temper ; for , as [the girl]5742-the girl raised [him]129-mr. sikes up and led [him]129-mr. sikes to a chair , [he]129-mr. sikes muttered various curses on [her]5742-the girl awkwardness , and struck [her]5742-the girl . ' Whining are [you]5742-the girl ? '[129-mr. sikes] said [Sikes]129-mr. sikes . ' Come ! Do n't stand snivelling there . If [you]5742-the girl ca n't do anything better than that , cut off altogether . D'ye hear [me]129-mr. sikes ? '[129-mr. sikes] ' [I]5742-the girl hear [you]129-mr. sikes , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl , turning [her]5742-the girl face aside , and forcing a laugh . ' What fancy have [you]129-mr. sikes got in [your]129-mr. sikes head now ? '[5742-the girl] ' Oh ! [you]5742-the girl 've thought better of it , have [you]5742-the girl ? '[129-mr. sikes] growled [Sikes]129-mr. sikes , marking the tear which trembled in [her]5742-the girl eye . ' All the better for [you]5742-the girl , [you]5742-the girl have . '[129-mr. sikes] ' Why , [you]129-mr. sikes do n't mean to say , [you]129-mr. sikes 'd be hard upon [me]5742-the girl to - night , [Bill]161-sikes , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl , laying [her]5742-the girl hand upon [his]129-mr. sikes shoulder . ' No ! '[161-sikes] cried [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes . ' Why not ? '[161-sikes] ' Such a number of nights , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl , with a touch of [woman]2889-woman 's tenderness , which communicated something like sweetness of tone , even to [her]5742-the girl voice : ' such a number of nights as [I]5742-the girl 've been patient with [you]129-mr. sikes , nursing and caring for [you]129-mr. sikes , as if [you]129-mr. sikes had been [a child]371-a child : and this the first that [I]5742-the girl 've seen [you]129-mr. sikes like [yourself]129-mr. sikes ; [you]129-mr. sikes would n't have served [me]5742-the girl as [you]129-mr. sikes did just now , if [you]129-mr. sikes 'd thought of that , would [you]129-mr. sikes ? Come , come ; say [you]129-mr. sikes would n't . '[5742-the girl] ' Well , then , '[161-sikes] rejoined [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , ' [I]161-sikes would n't . Why , damme , now , [the girls]7721-the girls 's whining again ! '[161-sikes] ' It 's nothing , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl , throwing [herself]5742-the girl into a chair . ' Do n't [you]161-sikes seem to mind [me]5742-the girl . It 'll soon be over . '[5742-the girl] ' What 'll be over ? '[161-sikes] demanded [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes in a savage voice . ' What foolery are [you]5742-the girl up to , now , again ? Get up and bustle about , and do n't come over [me]161-sikes with [[your]161-sikes woman]7722-your woman 's nonsense . '[161-sikes] At any other time , this remonstrance , and the tone in which it was delivered , would have had the desired effect ; but [the girl]5742-the girl being really weak and exhausted , dropped [her]5742-the girl head over the back of the chair , and fainted , before [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes could get out a few of the appropriate oaths with which , on similar occasions , [he]161-sikes was accustomed to garnish [his]161-sikes threats . Not knowing , very well , what to do , in this uncommon emergency ; for [Miss Nancy]127-nancy 's hysterics were usually of that violent kind which [the patient]4567-the patient fights and struggles out of , without much assistance ; [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes tried a little blasphemy : and finding that mode of treatment wholly ineffectual , called for assistance . ' What 's the matter here , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear ? '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , looking in . ' Lend a hand to [the girl]5742-the girl , ca n't [you]5742-the girl ? '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes impatiently . ' Do n't stand chattering and grinning at [me]161-sikes ! '[161-sikes] With an exclamation of surprise , [Fagin]174-fagin hastened to [the girl]5742-the girl 's assistance , while [Mr. John Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins otherwise [the Artful Dodger , who had followed [[his]172-mr. dawkins venerable friend]3196-his venerable friend into [the room]432-the room]3195-the artful dodger , who had followed his venerable friend into the room , hastily deposited on the floor a bundle with which [he]172-mr. dawkins was laden ; and snatching a bottle from the grasp of [Master Charles Bates]179-master bates who came close at [his]172-mr. dawkins heels , uncorked it in a twinkling with [his]172-mr. dawkins teeth , and poured a portion of its contents down [the patient]4567-the patient 's throat : previously taking a taste , [himself]172-mr. dawkins , to prevent mistakes . ' Give [her]5742-the girl a whiff of fresh air with the bellows , [Charley]179-master bates , '[172-mr. dawkins] said [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins ; ' and [you]179-master bates slap [her]5742-the girl hands , [Fagin]174-fagin , while [Bill]161-sikes undoes the petticuts . '[172-mr. dawkins] These united restoratives , administered with great energy : especially that department consigned to [Master Bates]179-master bates , who appeared to consider [his]172-mr. dawkins share in the proceedings , a piece of unexampled pleasantry : were not long in producing the desired effect . [The girl]5742-the girl gradually recovered [her]5742-the girl senses ; and , staggering to a chair by the bedside , hid [her]5742-the girl face upon the pillow : leaving [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes to confront [the new comers]3200-the new comers , in some astonishment at [their]3200-the new comers unlooked - for appearance . ' Why , what evil wind has blowed [you]179-master bates here ? '[172-mr. dawkins] [he]172-mr. dawkins asked [Fagin]174-fagin . ' No evil wind at all , [[my]172-mr. dawkins dear]583-my dear , for evil winds blow [nobody]354-nobody any good ; and [I]172-mr. dawkins 've brought something good with [me]172-mr. dawkins , that [you]583-my dear 'll be glad to see . [Dodger]176-the dodger , [[my]172-mr. dawkins dear]583-my dear , open the bundle ; and give [Bill]161-sikes the little trifles that [we]7728-we spent all [our]7728-we money on , this morning . '[172-mr. dawkins] In compliance with [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin 's request , [the Artful]5843-the artful untied this bundle , which was of large size , and formed of an old table - cloth ; and handed the articles it contained , one by one , to [Charley Bates]179-master bates : who placed them on the table , with various encomiums on their rarity and excellence . ' Sitch a rabbit pie , [Bill]161-sikes , '[4842-that young gentleman] exclaimed [that young gentleman]4842-that young gentleman , disclosing to view a huge pasty ; ' sitch delicate creeturs , with sitch tender limbs , [Bill]161-sikes , that the wery bones melt in [your]3203-you mouth , and there 's no occasion to pick ['em]7729-'em[4842-that young gentleman] ; half a pound of seven and six - penny green , so precious strong that if [you]3203-you mix it with biling water , it 'll go nigh to blow the lid of the tea - pot off ; a pound and a half of moist sugar that [the niggers]3204-the niggers did n't work at all at , afore [they]3204-the niggers got it up to sitch a pitch of goodness , - oh no ! Two half - quartern brans ; pound of best fresh ; piece of double Glo'ster ; and , to wind up all , some of the richest sort [you]3203-you ever lushed ! ' Uttering this last panegyric , [Master Bates]179-master bates produced , from one of [his]179-master bates extensive pockets , a full - sized wine - bottle , carefully corked ; while [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins , at the same instant , poured out a wine - glassful of raw spirits from the bottle [he]172-mr. dawkins carried : which [the invalid]5662-the invalid tossed down [his]5662-the invalid throat without a moment 's hesitation . '[3203-you] Ah ! ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , rubbing [his]174-fagin hands with great satisfaction . '[3203-you] [You]3203-you 'll do , [Bill]161-sikes ; [you]3203-you 'll do now . ' '[3203-you] Do ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes ; '[3203-you] [I]0-i might have been done for , twenty times over , afore [you]3203-you 'd have done anything to help [me]0-i . What do [you]3203-you mean by leaving [a man]469-a man in this state , three weeks and more , [you]3203-you false - hearted wagabond ? ' '[469-a man] Only hear [him]469-a man , [boys]493-boys ! ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , shrugging [his]174-fagin shoulders . '[469-a man] And [us]3207-us come to bring [him]469-a man all these beau - ti - ful things . ' '[3208-their] The things is well enough in [their]3208-their way , ' observed [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes : a little soothed as [he]0-i glanced over the table ; '[3208-their] but what have [you]3203-you got to say for [yourself]3203-you , why [you]3203-you should leave [me]0-i [here]351-here , down in the mouth , health , blunt , and everything else ; and take no more notice of [me]0-i , all this mortal time , than if [I]0-i was that ' ere dog . - Drive [him]469-a man down , [Charley]179-master bates ! '[3208-their] ' [I]179-master bates never see such a jolly dog as that , '[179-master bates] cried [Master Bates]179-master bates , doing as [he]179-master bates was desired . ' Smelling the grub like [a old lady]7731-a old lady a going to market ! [He]469-a man 'd make [his]469-a man fortun '[179-master bates] on the stage that dog would , and rewive the drayma besides . ' '[179-master bates] Hold [your]3203-you din , ' cried [Sikes]161-sikes , as the dog retreated under the bed : still growling angrily . '[179-master bates] What have [you]3203-you got to say for [yourself]3203-you , [you]3203-you withered old fence , eh ? ' '[3203-you] [I]0-i was away from [London]3-london , a week and more , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , on a plant , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[0-i] And what about the other fortnight ? ' demanded [Sikes]161-sikes . '[3203-you] What about the other fortnight that [you]3203-you 've left [me]0-i lying here , like a sick rat in [[his]3211-his hole]3212-his hole ? ' '[3203-you] [I]0-i could n't help it , [Bill]161-sikes . [I]0-i ca n't go into a long explanation before [company]1305-company ; but [I]0-i could n't help it , upon [my]0-i honour . ' '[0-i] Upon [your]3203-you what ? ' growled [Sikes]161-sikes , with excessive disgust . '[0-i] Here ! Cut [me]0-i off a piece of that pie , one of [[you]3203-you boys]3214-you boys , to take the taste of that out of [my]0-i mouth , or it 'll choke [me]0-i dead . ' '[3203-you] Do n't be out of temper , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' urged [Fagin]174-fagin , submissively . '[0-i] [I]0-i have never forgot [you]161-sikes , [Bill]161-sikes ; never once . ' '[0-i] No ! [I]0-i 'll pound it that [you]161-sikes han't , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes , with a bitter grin . '[161-sikes] [You]161-sikes 've been scheming and plotting away , every hour that [I]0-i have laid shivering and burning here ; and [Bill]161-sikes was to do this ; and [Bill]161-sikes was to do that ; and [Bill]161-sikes was to do it all , dirt cheap , as soon as [he]161-sikes got well : and was quite poor enough for [your]161-sikes work . If it had n't been for [the girl]5742-the girl , [I]0-i might have died . ' '[161-sikes] There now , [Bill]161-sikes , ' remonstrated [Fagin]174-fagin , eagerly catching at the word . '[161-sikes] If it had n't been for [the girl]5742-the girl ! Who but [poor ould Fagin]174-fagin was the means of [your]161-sikes having such [a handy girl]3218-a handy girl about [you]161-sikes ? ' '[174-fagin] [He]174-fagin says true enough there ! ' said [Nancy]127-nancy , coming hastily forward . '[174-fagin] Let [him]174-fagin be ; let [him]174-fagin be . ' [Nancy]127-nancy 's appearance gave a new turn to the conversation ; for [the boys]486-the boys , receiving a sly wink from [the wary old Jew]7734-the wary old jew , began to ply [her]127-nancy with liquor : of which , however , [she]127-nancy took very sparingly ; while [Fagin]174-fagin , assuming an unusual flow of spirits , gradually brought [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes into a better temper , by affecting to regard [his]174-fagin threats as a little pleasant banter ; and , moreover , by laughing very heartily at one or two rough jokes , which , after repeated applications to the spirit - bottle , [he]174-fagin condescended to make . '[174-fagin] It 's all very well , ' said [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes ; '[174-fagin] but [I]0-i must have some blunt from [you]161-sikes to - night . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i have n't a piece of coin about [me]0-i , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[0-i] Then [you]161-sikes 've got lots at [home]4804-home , ' retorted [Sikes]161-sikes ; '[0-i] and [I]0-i must have some from there . ' '[0-i] Lots ! ' cried [Fagin]174-fagin , holding up [is]174-fagin hands . '[0-i] [I]0-i have n't so much as would - ' '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know how much [you]161-sikes 've got , and [I]0-i dare say [you]161-sikes hardly know [yourself]161-sikes , as it would take a pretty long time to count it , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes ; '[0-i] but [I]0-i must have some to - night ; and that 's flat . ' '[0-i] Well , well , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , with a sigh , '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll send [the Artful]5843-the artful round presently . ' '[5843-the artful] [You]161-sikes wo n't do nothing of the kind , ' rejoined [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes . '[161-sikes] [The Artful]5843-the artful 's a deal too artful , and would forget to come , or lose [his]5843-the artful way , or get dodged by traps and so be perwented , or anything for an excuse , if [you]161-sikes put [him]5843-the artful up to it . [Nancy]127-nancy shall go to [the ken]3222-the ken and fetch it , to make all sure ; and [I]0-i 'll lie down and have a snooze while [she]127-nancy 's gone . ' After a great deal of haggling and squabbling , [Fagin]174-fagin beat down the amount of the required advance from five pounds to three pounds four and sixpence : protesting with many solemn asseverations that that would only leave [him]174-fagin eighteen - pence to keep [house]6758-house with ; [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes sullenly remarking that if [he]0-i could n't get any more [he]0-i must accompany [him]0-i [home]4804-home ; with [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [Master Bates]179-master bates put the eatables in the cupboard . [The Jew]1006-the jew then , taking leave of [[his]1006-the jew affectionate friend]7740-his affectionate friend , returned [homeward]7741-homeward , attended by [Nancy]127-nancy and [the boys]486-the boys : [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , meanwhile , flinging [himself]161-sikes on the bed , and composing [himself]161-sikes to sleep away the time until [the young lady]5568-the young lady 's return . In due course , [they]7744-they arrived at [[Fagin]174-fagin 's abode]7745-fagin 's abode , where [they]7744-they found [Toby Crackit]209-toby and [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling intent upon [their]7744-they fifteenth game at cribbage , which it is scarcely necessary to say [the latter gentleman]4760-the latter gentleman lost , and with it , [his]4760-the latter gentleman fifteenth and last sixpence : much to the amusement of [[his]4760-the latter gentleman young friends]5595-his young friends . [Mr. Crackit]209-toby , apparently somewhat ashamed at being found relaxing [himself]209-toby with [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman so much [his]209-toby inferior in station and mental endowments , yawned , and inquiring after [Sikes]161-sikes , took up [his]209-toby hat to go . '[0-i] Has [nobody]354-nobody been , [Toby]209-toby ? ' asked [Fagin]174-fagin . '[354-nobody] Not a living leg , ' answered [Mr. Crackit]209-toby , pulling up [his]209-toby collar ; '[354-nobody] it 's been as dull as swipes . [You]3224-you ought to stand something handsome , [Fagin]174-fagin , to recompense [me]0-i for keeping [house]6758-house so long . [Damme]231-damme , [I]0-i 'm as flat as [a juryman]7749-a juryman ; and should have gone to sleep , as fast as [Newgate]27-newgate , if [I]231-damme had n't had the good natur '[231-damme] to amuse [this youngster]3226-this youngster . Horrid dull , [I]0-i 'm blessed if [I]0-i an't ! '[0-i] With these and other ejaculations of the same kind , [Mr. Toby Crackit]209-toby swept up [his]209-toby winnings , and crammed them into [his]209-toby waistcoat pocket with a haughty air , as though such small pieces of silver were wholly beneath the consideration of [a man of [his]209-toby figure]3227-a man of his figure ; this done , [he]209-toby swaggered out of [the room]432-the room , with so much elegance and gentility , that [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling , bestowing numerous admiring glances on [his]209-toby legs and boots till [they]3229-they were out of sight , assured [the company]1053-the company that [he]209-toby considered [his]209-toby acquaintance cheap at fifteen sixpences an interview , and that [he]209-toby did n't value [his]209-toby losses the snap of [his]209-toby little finger . ' Wot a rum chap [you]209-toby are , [Tom]207-tom ! '[179-master bates] said [Master Bates]179-master bates , highly amused by this declaration . ' Not a bit of it , '[208-mr. chitling] replied [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling . ' Am [I]208-mr. chitling , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[208-mr. chitling] ' [A very clever fellow]7750-a very clever fellow , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , patting [him]209-toby on the shoulder , and winking to [[his]174-fagin other pupils]3231-his other pupils . ' And [Mr. Crackit]209-toby is [a heavy swell]7752-a heavy swell ; an't [he]209-toby , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[207-tom] asked [Tom]207-tom . ' No doubt at all of that , [[my]207-tom dear]583-my dear . '[207-tom] ' And it is a creditable thing to have [his]174-fagin acquaintance ; an't it , [Fagin]174-fagin ? '[207-tom] pursued [Tom]207-tom . ' Very much so , indeed , [[my]207-tom dear]583-my dear . [They]3231-his other pupils 're[207-tom] only jealous , [Tom]207-tom , because [he]174-fagin wo n't give it to [them]3231-his other pupils . ' '[174-fagin] Ah ! ' cried [Tom]207-tom , triumphantly , '[174-fagin] that 's where it is ! [He]174-fagin has cleaned [me]0-i out . But [I]0-i can go and earn some more , when [I]0-i like ; ca n't [I]0-i , [Fagin]174-fagin ? ' '[174-fagin] To be sure [you]207-tom can , and the sooner [you]207-tom go the better , [Tom]207-tom ; so make up [your]207-tom loss at once , and do n't lose any more time . [Dodger]176-the dodger ! [Charley]179-master bates ! It 's time [you]207-tom were on the lay . Come ! [It]3232-it 's near ten , and nothing done yet . ' In obedience to this hint , [the boys]486-the boys , nodding to [Nancy]127-nancy , took up [their]486-the boys hats , and left [the room]432-the room ; [the Dodger]5121-the dodger and [[his]5121-the dodger vivacious friend]7758-his vivacious friend indulging , as [they]486-the boys went , in many witticisms at the expense of [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling ; in whose conduct , it is but justice to say , there was nothing very conspicuous or peculiar : inasmuch as there are a great number of [spirited young bloods upon [town]1697-town]7759-spirited young bloods upon town , who pay a much higher price than [Mr. Chitling]7761-mr. chitling for being seen in good society : and [a great number of fine gentlemen composing the good society aforesaid who established [their]7762-a great number of fine gentlemen composing the good society aforesaid who established their reputation upon very much the same footing as flash toby crackit reputation upon very much the same footing as [flash Toby Crackit]209-toby]7762-a great number of fine gentlemen composing the good society aforesaid who established their reputation upon very much the same footing as flash toby crackit . '[3232-it] Now , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , when [they]486-the boys had left [the room]432-the room , '[3232-it] [I]0-i 'll go and get [you]3233-you that cash , [Nancy]127-nancy . This is only the key of a little cupboard where [I]0-i keep a few odd things [the boys]486-the boys get , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . [I]0-i never lock up [my]0-i money , for [I]0-i 've got none to lock up , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear - ha ! ha ! ha ! - none to lock up . It 's a poor trade , [Nancy]127-nancy , and no thanks ; but [I]0-i 'm fond of seeing [the young people]7764-the young people about [me]0-i ; and [I]0-i bear it all , [I]0-i bear it all . Hush ! '[0-i] [he]0-i said , hastily concealing the key in [his]0-i breast ; ' who 's that ? Listen ! '[0-i] [The girl , who was sitting at the table]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table with [her]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table arms folded , appeared in no way interested in the arrival : or to care whether [the person]7365-the person , whoever [he]7365-the person was , came or went : until the murmur of [a man]469-a man 's voice reached [her]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table ears . The instant [she]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table caught the sound , [she]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table tore off [her]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table bonnet and shawl , with the rapidity of lightning , and thrust them under the table . [The Jew]1006-the jew , turning round immediately afterwards , [she]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table muttered a complaint of the heat : in a tone of languor that contrasted , very remarkably , with the extreme haste and violence of this action : which , however , had been unobserved by [Fagin]174-fagin , who had [his]174-fagin back towards [her]3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table at the time . ' Bah ! '[174-fagin] [he]174-fagin whispered , as though nettled by the interruption ; ' it 's [the man [I]174-fagin expected before]7765-the man i expected before ; [he]469-a man 's coming [downstairs]681-downstairs . Not a word about the money while [he]469-a man 's [here]351-here , [Nance]127-nancy . [He]469-a man wo n't stop long . Not ten minutes , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear . '[174-fagin] Laying [his]174-fagin skinny forefinger upon [his]174-fagin lip , [the Jew]1006-the jew carried a candle to the door , as [a man]469-a man 's step was heard upon the stairs without . [He]174-fagin reached [it]3243-it , at the same moment as [the visitor]5716-the visitor , who , coming hastily into [the room]432-the room , was close upon [the girl]5742-the girl before [he]174-fagin observed [her]5742-the girl . It was [Monks]133-monks . ' [Only one of [[my]174-fagin young people]7770-my young people]7769-only one of my young people , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , observing that [Monks]133-monks drew back , on beholding [a stranger]3046-a stranger . ' Do n't move , [Nancy]127-nancy . '[5742-the girl] [The girl]5742-the girl drew closer to the table , and glancing at [Monks]133-monks with an air of careless levity , withdrew [her]5742-the girl eyes ; but as [he]133-monks turned towards [Fagin]174-fagin , [she]5742-the girl stole another look ; so keen and searching , and full of purpose , that if there had been [any bystander to observe the change]3249-any bystander to observe the change , [he]174-fagin could hardly have believed the two looks to have proceeded from [the same person]3250-the same person . ' Any news ? '[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]174-fagin . ' Great . '[174-fagin] ' And - and - good ? '[174-fagin] asked [Fagin]174-fagin , hesitating as though [he]174-fagin feared to vex [the other man]2037-the other man by being too sanguine . ' Not bad , any way , '[133-monks] replied [Monks]133-monks with a smile . ' [I]133-monks have been prompt enough this time . Let [me]133-monks have a word with [you]5742-the girl . '[133-monks] [The girl]5742-the girl drew closer to the table , and made no offer to leave [the room]432-the room , although [she]5742-the girl could see that [Monks]133-monks was pointing to [her]5742-the girl . [The Jew]1006-the jew : perhaps fearing [she]5742-the girl might say something aloud about the money , if [he]1006-the jew endeavoured to get rid of [her]5742-the girl : pointed upward , and took [Monks]133-monks out of [the room]432-the room . ' Not that infernal hole [we]3257-we were in before , '[4928-the man] [she]5742-the girl could hear [the man]4928-the man say as [they]3257-we went [upstairs]4598-upstairs . [Fagin]174-fagin laughed ; and making some reply which did not reach [her]5742-the girl , seemed , by the creaking of the boards , to lead [[his]1006-the jew companion]4727-his companion to [the second story]3260-the second story . Before the sound of [their]3257-we footsteps had ceased to echo through [the house]4595-the house , [the girl]5742-the girl had slipped off [her]5742-the girl shoes ; and drawing [her]5742-the girl gown loosely over [her]5742-the girl head , and muffling [her]5742-the girl arms in it , stood at the door , listening with breathless interest . The moment the noise ceased , [she]5742-the girl glided from [the room]432-the room ; ascended the stairs with incredible softness and silence ; and was lost in the gloom above . [The room]432-the room remained deserted for a quarter of an hour or more ; [the girl]5742-the girl glided back with the same unearthly tread ; and , immediately afterwards , [the two men]2011-the two men were heard descending . [Monks]133-monks went at once into [the street]353-the street ; and [the Jew]1006-the jew crawled [upstairs]4598-upstairs again for the money . When [he]1006-the jew returned , [the girl]5742-the girl was adjusting [her]5742-the girl shawl and bonnet , as if preparing to be gone . ' Why , [Nance]127-nancy ! '[1006-the jew] exclaimed [the Jew]1006-the jew , starting back as [he]1006-the jew put down the candle , ' how pale [you]127-nancy are ! '[1006-the jew] ' Pale ! '[5742-the girl] echoed [the girl]5742-the girl , shading [her]5742-the girl eyes with [her]5742-the girl hands , as if to look steadily at [him]1006-the jew . ' Quite horrible . What have [you]127-nancy been doing to [yourself]127-nancy ? '[5742-the girl] ' Nothing that [I]5742-the girl know of , except sitting in this close place for [I]5742-the girl do n't know how long and all , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl carelessly . ' Come ! Let [me]5742-the girl get back ; that 's [a dear]5450-a dear . '[5742-the girl] With a sigh for every piece of money , [Fagin]174-fagin told the amount into [her]5742-the girl hand . [They]3274-they parted without more conversation , merely interchanging a ' good - night . '[3274-they] When [the girl]5742-the girl got into [the open street]933-the open street , [she]5742-the girl sat down upon [a doorstep]3277-a doorstep ; and seemed , for a few moments , wholly bewildered and unable to pursue [her]5742-the girl way . Suddenly [she]5742-the girl arose ; and hurrying on , in a direction quite opposite to that in which [Sikes]161-sikes was awaiting [her]5742-the girl returned , quickened [her]5742-the girl pace , until it gradually resolved into a violent run . After completely exhausting [herself]5742-the girl , [she]5742-the girl stopped to take breath : and , as if suddenly recollecting [herself]5742-the girl , and deploring [her]5742-the girl inability to do something [she]5742-the girl was bent upon , wrung [her]5742-the girl hands , and burst into tears . It might be that [her]5742-the girl tears relieved [her]5742-the girl , or that [she]5742-the girl felt the full hopelessness of [her]5742-the girl condition ; but [she]5742-the girl turned back ; and hurrying with nearly as great rapidity in the contrary direction ; partly to recover lost time , and partly to keep pace with the violent current of [her]5742-the girl own thoughts : soon reached [the dwelling where [she]5742-the girl had left [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker]3278-the dwelling where she had left the housebreaker . If [she]5742-the girl betrayed any agitation , when [she]5742-the girl presented [herself]5742-the girl to [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes , [he]161-sikes did not observe it ; for merely inquiring if [she]5742-the girl had brought the money , and receiving a reply in the affirmative , [he]161-sikes uttered a growl of satisfaction , and replacing [his]161-sikes head upon the pillow , resumed the slumbers which [her]5742-the girl arrival had interrupted . It was fortunate for [her]5742-the girl that the possession of money occasioned [him]161-sikes so much employment next day in the way of eating and drinking ; and withal had so beneficial an effect in smoothing down the asperities of [his]161-sikes temper ; that [he]161-sikes had neither time nor inclination to be very critical upon [her]5742-the girl behaviour and deportment . That [she]5742-the girl had all the abstracted and nervous manner of [one who is on the eve of some bold and hazardous step , which it has required no common struggle to resolve upon]3280-one who is on the eve of some bold and hazardous step , which it has required no common struggle to resolve upon , would have been obvious to [the lynx - eyed Fagin , who would most probably have taken the alarm at once]3281-the lynx - eyed fagin , who would most probably have taken the alarm at once ; but [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes lacking the niceties of discrimination , and being troubled with no more subtle misgivings than those which resolve [themselves]3282-themselves into a dogged roughness of behaviour towards [everybody]377-everybody ; and being , furthermore , in an unusually amiable condition , as has been already observed ; saw nothing unusual in [her]5742-the girl demeanor , and indeed , troubled [himself]161-sikes so little about [her]5742-the girl , that , had [her]5742-the girl agitation been far more perceptible than it was , it would have been very unlikely to have awakened [his]161-sikes suspicions . As that day closed in , [the girl]5742-the girl 's excitement increased ; and , when night came on , and [she]5742-the girl sat by , watching until [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker should drink [himself]5863-the housebreaker asleep , there was an unusual paleness in [her]5742-the girl cheek , and a fire in [her]5742-the girl eye , that even [Sikes]161-sikes observed with astonishment . [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes being weak from the fever , was lying in bed , taking hot water with [his]161-sikes gin to render it less inflammatory ; and had pushed [his]161-sikes glass towards [Nancy]127-nancy to be replenished for the third or fourth time , when these symptoms first struck [him]161-sikes . ' Why , burn [my]4928-the man body ! '[4928-the man] said [the man]4928-the man , raising [himself]4928-the man on [his]4928-the man hands as [he]4928-the man stared [the girl]5742-the girl in the face . ' [You]5742-the girl look like a corpse come to life again . What 's the matter ? '[4928-the man] ' Matter ! '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl . ' Nothing . What do [you]5742-the girl look at [me]5742-the girl so hard for ? '[5742-the girl] ' What foolery is this ? '[161-sikes] demanded [Sikes]161-sikes , grasping [her]5742-the girl by the arm , and shaking [her]5742-the girl roughly . ' What is it ? What do [you]5742-the girl mean ? What are [you]5742-the girl thinking of ? '[161-sikes] ' Of many things , [Bill]161-sikes , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl , shivering , and as [she]5742-the girl did so , pressing [her]5742-the girl hands upon [her]5742-the girl eyes . ' But , [Lord]7772-lord ! What odds in that ? '[161-sikes] The tone of forced gaiety in which the last words were spoken , seemed to produce a deeper impression on [Sikes]161-sikes than the wild and rigid look which had preceded [them]3290-them . ' [I]161-sikes tell [you]5742-the girl wot it is , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes ; ' if [you]5742-the girl have n't caught the fever , and got it comin '[161-sikes] on , now , there 's something more than usual in the wind , and something dangerous too . [You]5742-the girl 're not a - going to - . No , [damme]7773-damme ! [you]5742-the girl would n't do that ! '[5742-the girl] ' Do what ? '[5742-the girl] asked [the girl]5742-the girl . ' There ai n't , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , fixing [his]161-sikes eyes upon [her]5742-the girl , and muttering the words to [himself]161-sikes ; ' there ai n't [a stauncher - hearted gal]7774-a stauncher - hearted gal going , or [I]161-sikes 'd have cut [her]7774-a stauncher - hearted gal throat three months ago . [She]7774-a stauncher - hearted gal 's got the fever coming on ; that 's it . '[161-sikes] Fortifying [himself]161-sikes with this assurance , [Sikes]161-sikes drained the glass to the bottom , and then , with many grumbling oaths , called for [his]161-sikes physic . [The girl]5742-the girl jumped up , with great alacrity ; poured it quickly out , but with [her]5742-the girl back towards [him]161-sikes ; and held the vessel to [his]161-sikes lips , while [he]161-sikes drank off the contents . ' Now , '[1469-the robber] said [the robber]1469-the robber , ' come and sit aside of [me]1469-the robber , and put on [your]5742-the girl own face ; or [I]1469-the robber 'll alter it so , that [you]5742-the girl wo n't know it agin when [you]5742-the girl do want it . '[1469-the robber] [The girl]5742-the girl obeyed . [Sikes]161-sikes , locking [her]5742-the girl hand in [his]161-sikes , fell back upon the pillow : turning [his]161-sikes eyes upon [her]5742-the girl face . They closed ; opened again ; closed once more ; again opened . [He]161-sikes shifted [his]161-sikes position restlessly ; and , after dozing again , and again , for two or three minutes , and as often springing up with a look of terror , and gazing vacantly about [him]161-sikes , was suddenly stricken , as it were , while in the very attitude of rising , into a deep and heavy sleep . The grasp of [his]161-sikes hand relaxed ; the upraised arm fell languidly by [his]161-sikes side ; and [he]161-sikes lay like one in a profound trance . ' The laudanum has taken effect at last , '[5742-the girl] murmured [the girl]5742-the girl , as [she]5742-the girl rose from the bedside . ' [I]5742-the girl may be too late , even now . '[5742-the girl] [She]5742-the girl hastily dressed [herself]5742-the girl in [her]5742-the girl bonnet and shawl : looking fearfully round , from time to time , as if , despite the sleeping draught , [she]5742-the girl expected every moment to feel the pressure of [Sikes]161-sikes 's heavy hand upon [her]5742-the girl shoulder ; then , stooping softly over the bed , [she]5742-the girl kissed [the robber]1469-the robber 's lips ; and then opening and closing the room - door with noiseless touch , hurried from [the house]4595-the house . [A watchman]3298-a watchman was crying half - past nine , down [a dark passage through which [she]5742-the girl had to pass]3299-a dark passage through which she had to pass , in gaining [the main thoroughfare]3300-the main thoroughfare . ' Has it long gone the half - hour ? '[5742-the girl] asked [the girl]5742-the girl . ' It 'll strike the hour in another quarter , '[4928-the man] said [the man]4928-the man : raising [his]4928-the man lantern to [her]5742-the girl face . ' And [I]127-nancy can not get [there]4617-there in less than an hour or more , '[127-nancy] muttered [Nancy]127-nancy : brushing swiftly past [him]4928-the man , and gliding rapidly down [the street]353-the street . [Many of [the shops]1538-the shops]3304-many of the shops were already closing in the back lanes and avenues through which [she]127-nancy tracked [her]127-nancy way , in making from [Spitalfields]78-spitalfields towards [the West - End of [London]3-london]3306-the west - end of london . The clock struck ten , increasing [her]127-nancy impatience . [She]127-nancy tore along [the narrow pavement]3307-the narrow pavement : elbowing [the passengers]5293-the passengers from side to side ; and darting almost under the horses ' heads , crossed [crowded streets]7776-crowded streets , where clusters of [persons]7777-persons were eagerly watching [their]7777-persons opportunity to do the like . '[127-nancy] [The woman]2127-the woman is mad ! ' said [the people]396-the people , turning to look after [her]127-nancy as [she]127-nancy rushed away . When [she]127-nancy reached [the more wealthy quarter of [the town]4898-the town]7779-the more wealthy quarter of the town , [the streets]758-the streets were comparatively deserted ; and here [her]127-nancy headlong progress excited a still greater curiosity in [the stragglers whom [she]127-nancy hurried past]7782-the stragglers whom she hurried past . [Some]7783-some quickened [their]7783-some pace behind , as though to see whither [she]127-nancy was hastening at such an unusual rate ; and a few made head upon [her]127-nancy , and looked back , surprised at [her]127-nancy undiminished speed ; but [they]7783-some fell off one by one ; and when [she]127-nancy neared [her]127-nancy place of destination , [she]127-nancy was alone . It was [a family hotel in [a quiet but handsome street near [Hyde Park]58-hyde park corner]7785-a quiet but handsome street near hyde park]7784-a family hotel in a quiet but handsome street near hyde park . As the brilliant light of the lamp which burnt before [its]7784-a family hotel in a quiet but handsome street near hyde park door , guided [her]127-nancy to the spot , the clock struck eleven . [She]127-nancy had loitered for a few paces as though irresolute , and making up [her]127-nancy mind to advance ; but the sound determined [her]127-nancy , and [she]127-nancy stepped into [the hall]536-the hall . [The porter]7787-the porter 's seat was vacant . [She]127-nancy looked round with an air of incertitude , and advanced towards the stairs . '[2127-the woman] Now , [young woman]3310-young woman ! ' said [a smartly - dressed female]7788-a smartly - dressed female , looking out from a door behind [her]127-nancy , '[2127-the woman] who do [you]3310-young woman want here ? ' '[2127-the woman] [A lady who is stopping in [this house]1458-this house]3311-a lady who is stopping in this house , ' answered [the girl]5742-the girl . '[305-a lady] [A lady]305-a lady ! ' was the reply , accompanied with a scornful look . '[3314-what lady] [What lady]3314-what lady ? ' '[3314-what lady] [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie , ' said [Nancy]127-nancy . [The young woman]341-the young woman , who had by this time , noted [her]341-the young woman appearance , replied only by a look of virtuous disdain ; and summoned [a man]469-a man to answer [her]341-the young woman . To [him]469-a man , [Nancy]127-nancy repeated [her]127-nancy request . '[3314-what lady] What name am [I]0-i to say ? ' asked [the waiter]7792-the waiter . '[0-i] It 's of no use saying any , ' replied [Nancy]127-nancy . '[0-i] Nor business ? ' said [the man]4928-the man . '[0-i] No , nor that neither , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [I]0-i must see [the lady]679-the lady . ' '[679-the lady] Come ! ' said [the man]4928-the man , pushing [her]5742-the girl towards the door . '[679-the lady] None of this . Take [yourself]0-i off . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i shall be carried out if [I]0-i go ! ' said [the girl]5742-the girl violently ; '[0-i] and [I]0-i can make that a job that two of [you]3316-you wo n't like to do . Is n't there [anybody here]5826-anybody here , ' [she]5742-the girl said , looking round , '[5826-anybody here] that will see a simple message carried for [a poor wretch like [me]0-i]3318-a poor wretch like me ? ' This appeal produced an effect on [a good - tempered - faced man - cook , who with some of [the other servants]7798-the other servants]7797-a good - tempered - faced man - cook , who with some of the other servants was looking on , and who stepped forward to interfere . '[5826-anybody here] Take it up for [her]679-the lady , [Joe]271-joe ; ca n't [you]271-joe ? ' said [this person]1152-this person . '[271-joe] What 's the good ? ' replied [the man]4928-the man . '[271-joe] [You]0-i do n't suppose [the young lady]5568-the young lady will see such as [her]679-the lady ; do [you]0-i ? ' This allusion to [Nancy]127-nancy 's doubtful character , raised a vast quantity of chaste wrath in the bosoms of [four housemaids , who remarked , with great fervour , that the creature]7801-four housemaids , who remarked , with great fervour , that the creature was a disgrace to [her]127-nancy sex ; and strongly advocated [her]127-nancy being thrown , ruthlessly , into the kennel . '[5568-the young lady] Do what [you]3316-you like with [me]0-i , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , turning to [the men]2928-the men again ; '[3316-you] but do what [I]0-i ask [you]3316-you first , and [I]0-i ask [you]3316-you to give this message for [God Almighty]167-god 's sake . ' [The soft - hearted cook]7804-the soft - hearted cook added [his]7804-the soft - hearted cook intercession , and the result was that [the man who had first appeared]7805-the man who had first appeared undertook its delivery . '[167-god] What 's it to be ? ' said [the man , with one foot on the stairs]7806-the man , with one foot on the stairs . '[167-god] That [a young woman]339-a young woman earnestly asks to speak to [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie alone , ' said [Nancy]127-nancy ; '[339-a young woman] and that if [the lady]679-the lady will only hear the first word [she]679-the lady has to say , [she]679-the lady will know whether to hear [her]679-the lady business , or to have [her]679-the lady turned out of doors as [an impostor]7195-an impostor . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i say , ' said [the man]4928-the man , '[339-a young woman] [you]339-a young woman 're coming it strong ! '[5742-the girl] ' [You]4928-the man give the message , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl firmly ; ' and let [me]5742-the girl hear the answer . '[5742-the girl] [The man]4928-the man ran [upstairs]4598-upstairs . [Nancy]127-nancy remained , pale and almost breathless , listening with quivering lip to the very audible expressions of scorn , of which [the chaste housemaids]3326-the chaste housemaids were very prolific ; and of which [they]3326-the chaste housemaids became still more so , when [the man]4928-the man returned , and said [the young woman]341-the young woman was to walk [upstairs]4598-upstairs . ' It 's no good being proper in [this world]326-this world , '[3330-the first housemaid] said [the first housemaid]3330-the first housemaid . ' [Brass]272-brass can do better than the gold what has stood the fire , '[3331-the second] said [the second]3331-the second . [The third]1287-the third contented [herself]1287-the third with wondering ' what [ladies]831-ladies was made of '[1287-the third] ; and the fourth took the first in a quartette of ' Shameful ! '[3330-the first housemaid] with which [the Dianas]273-the dianas concluded . Regardless of all this : for [she]127-nancy had weightier matters at heart : [Nancy]127-nancy followed [the man]4928-the man , with trembling limbs , to [a small ante - chamber]3334-a small ante - chamber , lighted by a lamp from the ceiling . Here [he]4928-the man left [her]127-nancy , and retired . [CHAPTER XL A STRANGE INTERVIEW]80-chapter xl a strange interview , WHICH IS A SEQUEL TO [THE LAST CHAMBER]3335-the last chamber [The girl]5742-the girl 's life had been squandered in [the streets]758-the streets , and among the most noisome of [the stews and dens of [London]3-london]3338-the stews and dens of london , but there was something of [the woman]2127-the woman 's original nature left in [her]127-nancy still ; and when [she]127-nancy heard a light step approaching the door opposite to that by which [she]127-nancy had entered , and thought of the wide contrast which [the small room]3340-the small room would in another moment contain , [she]127-nancy felt burdened with the sense of [her]127-nancy own deep shame , and shrunk as though [she]127-nancy could scarcely bear the presence of [her]2127-the woman with whom [she]127-nancy had sought this interview . But struggling with these better feelings was pride , - the vice of the lowest and most debased creatures no less than of [the high and self - assured]3341-the high and self - assured . [The miserable companion of [thieves and ruffians]3343-thieves and ruffians]3342-the miserable companion of thieves and ruffians , [the fallen outcast of low haunts]3344-the fallen outcast of low haunts , [the associate of the scourings of [the jails]3346-the jails and hulks]3345-the associate of the scourings of the jails and hulks , living within the shadow of the gallows itself , - even this degraded being felt too proud to betray a feeble gleam of the womanly feeling which [she]127-nancy thought a weakness , but which alone connected [her]127-nancy with that humanity , of which [her]127-nancy wasting life had obliterated so many , many traces when [a very child]3347-a very child . [She]127-nancy raised [her]127-nancy eyes sufficiently to observe that the figure which presented itself was that of [a slight and beautiful girl]3348-a slight and beautiful girl ; then , bending them on the ground , [she]127-nancy tossed [her]127-nancy head with affected carelessness as [she]127-nancy said : ' It 's a hard matter to get to see [you]245-rose , [lady]7810-lady . If [I]127-nancy had taken offence , and gone away , as [many]844-many would have done , [you]245-rose 'd have been sorry for it one day , and not without reason either . '[127-nancy] ' [I]245-rose am very sorry if [any one]5016-any one has behaved harshly to [you]245-rose , '[245-rose] replied [Rose]245-rose . ' Do not think of that . Tell [me]245-rose why [you]245-rose wished to see [me]245-rose . [I]245-rose am [the person [you]245-rose inquired for]7813-the person you inquired for . '[245-rose] The kind tone of this answer , the sweet voice , the gentle manner , the absence of any accent of haughtiness or displeasure , took [the girl]5742-the girl completely by surprise , and [she]5742-the girl burst into tears . ' Oh , [lady]7810-lady , [lady]7810-lady ! '[127-nancy] [she]127-nancy said , clasping [her]127-nancy hands passionately before [her]127-nancy face , ' if there was more like [you]245-rose , there would be fewer like [me]127-nancy , - there would - there would ! '[127-nancy] ' Sit down , '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose , earnestly . ' If [you]245-rose are in poverty or affliction [I]245-rose shall be truly glad to relieve [you]245-rose if [I]245-rose can , - [I]245-rose shall indeed . Sit down . '[245-rose] ' Let [me]5742-the girl stand , [lady]7810-lady , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl , still weeping , ' and do not speak to [me]5742-the girl so kindly till [you]7810-lady know [me]5742-the girl better . It is growing late . Is - is - that door shut ? '[5742-the girl] ' Yes , '[245-rose] said [Rose]245-rose , recoiling a few steps , as if to be nearer assistance in case [she]245-rose should require it . ' Why ? '[5742-the girl] ' Because , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl , ' [I]5742-the girl am about to put [my]5742-the girl life and the lives of [others]2567-others in [your]7810-lady hands . [I]5742-the girl am [the girl that dragged [little Oliver]123-oliver back to [old Fagin 's]7819-old fagin 's on the night [he]123-oliver went out from [the house in [Pentonville]29-pentonville]7820-the house in pentonville]7818-the girl that dragged little oliver back to old fagin 's on the night he went out from the house in pentonville . '[5742-the girl] ' [You]7810-lady ! '[261-rose] said [Rose Maylie]261-rose . ' [I]5742-the girl , [lady]7810-lady ! '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl . ' [I]5742-the girl am [the infamous creature [you]7810-lady have heard of]7822-the infamous creature you have heard of , that lives among [the thieves]5400-the thieves , and that never from the first moment [I]5742-the girl can recollect [my]5742-the girl eyes and senses opening on [London]3-london streets have known any better life , or kinder words than [they]5400-the thieves have given [me]5742-the girl , so help [me]5742-the girl [God]167-god ! Do not mind shrinking openly from [me]5742-the girl , [lady]7810-lady . [I]5742-the girl am younger than [you]7810-lady would think , to look at [me]5742-the girl , but [I]5742-the girl am well used to it . [The poorest women]7825-the poorest women fall back , as [I]5742-the girl make [my]5742-the girl way along [the crowded pavement]7826-the crowded pavement . '[5742-the girl] ' What dreadful things are these ! '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , involuntarily falling from [[her]261-rose strange companion]3353-her strange companion . ' Thank [Heaven]227-heaven upon [your]7810-lady knees , [dear lady]7147-dear lady , '[5742-the girl] cried [the girl]5742-the girl , ' that [you]7810-lady had [friends]1125-friends to care for and keep [you]7810-lady in [your]7810-lady childhood , and that [you]7810-lady were never in the midst of cold and hunger , and riot and drunkenness , and - and - something worse than all - as [I]5742-the girl have been from [[my]5742-the girl cradle]7829-my cradle . [I]5742-the girl may use the word , for [the alley]2284-the alley and the gutter were [mine]5742-the girl , as they will be [my]5742-the girl deathbed . '[5742-the girl] ' [I]261-rose pity [you]261-rose ! '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , in a broken voice . ' It wrings [my]261-rose heart to hear [you]261-rose ! '[261-rose] ' [Heaven]227-heaven bless [you]261-rose for [your]261-rose goodness ! '[5742-the girl] rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl . ' If [you]261-rose knew what [I]5742-the girl am sometimes , [you]261-rose would pity [me]5742-the girl , indeed . But [I]5742-the girl have stolen away from those who would surely murder [me]5742-the girl , if [they]7831-they knew [I]5742-the girl had been [here]351-here , to tell [you]261-rose what [I]5742-the girl have overheard . Do [you]261-rose know [a man named [Monks]133-monks]7833-a man named monks ? '[5742-the girl] ' No , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose . ' [He]7833-a man named monks knows [you]261-rose , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl ; ' and knew [you]261-rose were here , for it was by hearing [him]7833-a man named monks tell [the place]4925-the place that [I]5742-the girl found [you]261-rose out . '[5742-the girl] ' [I]261-rose never heard the name , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose . ' Then [he]7833-a man named monks goes by some other amongst [us]7835-us , '[5742-the girl] rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl , ' which [I]5742-the girl more than thought before . Some time ago , and soon after [Oliver]123-oliver was put into [[your]261-rose house]7836-your house on the night of the robbery , [I]5742-the girl - suspecting [this man]4708-this man - listened to a conversation held between [him]123-oliver and [Fagin]174-fagin in the dark . [I]5742-the girl found out , from what [I]5742-the girl heard , that [Monks]133-monks - [the man [I]5742-the girl asked [you]261-rose about]7838-the man i asked you about , [you]261-rose know - '[5742-the girl] ' Yes , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , ' [I]261-rose understand . '[261-rose] ' - [That Monks]7839-that monks , '[5742-the girl] pursued [the girl]5742-the girl , ' had seen [him]123-oliver accidently with [two of [[our]7841-our boys]7842-our boys on the day [we]7841-our first lost [him]123-oliver]7840-two of our boys on the day we first lost him , and had known [him]123-oliver directly to be [the same child that [he]123-oliver was watching for]7843-the same child that he was watching for , though [I]5742-the girl could n't make out why . A bargain was struck with [Fagin]174-fagin , that if [Oliver]123-oliver was got back [he]123-oliver should have a certain sum ; and [he]123-oliver was to have more for making [him]123-oliver [a thief]1614-a thief , which [this Monks]7845-this monks wanted for some purpose of [his]123-oliver own . '[5742-the girl] ' For what purpose ? '[261-rose] asked [Rose]261-rose . ' [He]123-oliver caught sight of [my]5742-the girl shadow on the wall as [I]5742-the girl listened , in the hope of finding out , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl ; ' and there are [not many people besides [me]5742-the girl that could have got out of [their]7846-not many people besides me that could have got out of their way in time to escape discovery way in time to escape discovery]7846-not many people besides me that could have got out of their way in time to escape discovery . But [I]5742-the girl did ; and [I]5742-the girl saw [him]123-oliver no more till last night . '[5742-the girl] ' And what occurred then ? '[261-rose] ' [I]5742-the girl 'll tell [you]5742-the girl , [lady]7810-lady . Last night [he]123-oliver came again . Again [they]7848-they went [upstairs]4598-upstairs , and [I]5742-the girl , wrapping [myself]5742-the girl up so that [my]5742-the girl shadow would not betray [me]5742-the girl , again listened at the door . The first words [I]5742-the girl heard [Monks]133-monks say were these : " So the only proofs of [the boy]437-the boy 's identity lie at [the bottom of [the river]1968-the river]7851-the bottom of the river , and [the old hag that received them from [the mother]6495-the mother]7853-the old hag that received them from the mother is rotting in [her]6495-the mother coffin . " [They]7848-they laughed , and talked of [his]123-oliver success in doing this ; and [Monks]133-monks , talking on about [the boy]437-the boy , and getting very wild , said that though [he]123-oliver had got [the young devil]7856-the young devil 's money safely now , [he]123-oliver 'd rather have had it the other way ; for , what a game it would have been to have brought down the boast of [the father]1849-the father 's will , by driving [him]123-oliver through [every jail in [town]1697-town]7858-every jail in town , and then hauling [him]123-oliver up for some capital felony which [Fagin]174-fagin could easily manage , after having made a good profit of [him]123-oliver besides . '[5742-the girl] ' What is all this ! '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose . ' The truth , [lady]7810-lady , though it comes from [my]5742-the girl lips , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl . ' Then , [he]174-fagin said , with oaths common enough in [my]5742-the girl ears , but strange to [yours]7810-lady , that if [he]174-fagin could gratify [his]174-fagin hatred by taking [the boy]437-the boy 's life without bringing [his]174-fagin own neck in danger , [he]174-fagin would ; but , as [he]174-fagin could n't , [he]174-fagin 'd be upon the watch to meet [him]174-fagin at every turn in life ; and if [he]174-fagin took advantage of [his]174-fagin birth and history , [he]174-fagin might harm [him]174-fagin yet . " In short , [Fagin]174-fagin , " [he]174-fagin says , " Jew as [you]7810-lady are , [you]7810-lady never laid such snares as [I]5742-the girl 'll contrive for [[my]5742-the girl young brother]7862-my young brother , [Oliver]123-oliver . " '[5742-the girl] ' [[His]7862-my young brother brother]7863-his brother ! '[261-rose] exclaimed [Rose]261-rose . ' Those were [his]174-fagin words , '[127-nancy] said [Nancy]127-nancy , glancing uneasily round , as [she]127-nancy had scarcely ceased to do , since [she]127-nancy began to speak , for a vision of [Sikes]161-sikes haunted [her]127-nancy perpetually . ' And more . When [he]174-fagin spoke of [you]7810-lady and [the other lady]7864-the other lady , and said it seemed contrived by [Heaven]227-heaven , or the devil , against [him]174-fagin , that [Oliver]123-oliver should come into [your]7810-lady hands , [he]174-fagin laughed , and said there was some comfort in that too , for how many thousands and hundreds of thousands of pounds would [you]7810-lady not give , if [you]7810-lady had them , to know who [your]7810-lady two - legged spaniel was . '[161-sikes] ' [You]261-rose do not mean , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , turning very pale , ' to tell [me]261-rose that this was said in earnest ? '[261-rose] ' [He]174-fagin spoke in hard and angry earnest , if [a man]469-a man ever did , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl , shaking [her]5742-the girl head . ' [He]174-fagin is [an earnest man]7866-an earnest man when [his]174-fagin hatred is up . [I]161-sikes know many who do worse things ; but [I]161-sikes 'd rather listen to [them]7867-them all a dozen times , than to that [Monks]133-monks once . It is growing late , and [I]161-sikes have to reach [home]4804-home without suspicion of having been on such an errand as this . [I]161-sikes must get back quickly . '[161-sikes] ' But what can [I]261-rose do ? '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose . ' To what use can [I]261-rose turn this communication without [you]261-rose ? Back ! Why do [you]261-rose wish to return to companions [you]261-rose paint in such terrible colors ? If [you]261-rose repeat this information to [a gentleman whom [I]261-rose can summon in an instant from [the next room]2660-the next room]7869-a gentleman whom i can summon in an instant from the next room , [you]261-rose can be consigned to some place of safety without half an hour 's delay . '[261-rose] ' [I]5742-the girl wish to go back , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl . ' [I]5742-the girl must go back , because - how can [I]5742-the girl tell such things to [an innocent lady like [you]261-rose]7871-an innocent lady like you ? - because among [the men [I]5742-the girl have told [you]261-rose of]7872-the men i have told you of , there is one : the most desperate among [them]7872-the men i have told you of all ; that [I]5742-the girl ca n't leave : no , not even to be saved from the life [I]5742-the girl am leading now . '[5742-the girl] ' [Your]261-rose having interfered in [this dear boy]7873-this dear boy 's behalf before , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose ; ' [your]261-rose coming here , at so great a risk , to tell [me]3363-the earnest girl what [you]261-rose have heard ; [your]261-rose manner , which convinces [me]3363-the earnest girl of the truth of what [you]261-rose say ; [your]261-rose evident contrition , and sense of shame ; all lead [me]3363-the earnest girl to believe that [you]261-rose might yet be reclaimed . Oh ! '[3363-the earnest girl] said [the earnest girl]3363-the earnest girl , folding [her]3363-the earnest girl hands as the tears coursed down [her]3363-the earnest girl face , ' do not turn a deaf ear to the entreaties of one of [[your]261-rose own sex]7874-your own sex ; [the first]2136-the first - the first , [I]3363-the earnest girl do believe , who ever appealed to [you]261-rose in the voice of pity and compassion . Do hear [my]3363-the earnest girl words , and let [me]3363-the earnest girl save [you]261-rose yet , for better things . '[3363-the earnest girl] ' [Lady]7810-lady , '[5742-the girl] cried [the girl]5742-the girl , sinking on [her]5742-the girl knees , ' dear , [sweet , angel lady]7877-sweet , angel lady , [you]7810-lady are the first that ever blessed [me]3363-the earnest girl with such words as these , and if [I]3363-the earnest girl had heard them years ago , [they]7878-they might have turned [me]3363-the earnest girl from a life of sin and sorrow ; but it is too late , it is too late ! '[3363-the earnest girl] ' It is never too late , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , ' for penitence and atonement . '[261-rose] ' It is , '[5742-the girl] cried [the girl]5742-the girl , writhing in agony of [her]5742-the girl mind ; ' [I]5742-the girl can not leave [him]7879-him now ! [I]5742-the girl could not be [his]7879-him death . '[5742-the girl] ' Why should [you]5742-the girl be ? '[3363-the earnest girl] asked [Rose]261-rose . ' Nothing could save [him]7879-him , '[5742-the girl] cried [the girl]5742-the girl . ' If [I]5742-the girl told [others]2567-others what [I]5742-the girl have told [you]261-rose , and led to [their]2567-others being taken , [he]7879-him would be sure to die . [He]7879-him is the boldest , and has been so cruel ! '[5742-the girl] ' Is it possible , '[261-rose] cried [Rose]261-rose , ' that for [such a man as this]7881-such a man as this , [you]5742-the girl can resign every future hope , and the certainty of immediate rescue ? It is madness . '[261-rose] ' [I]5742-the girl do n't know what it is , '[5742-the girl] answered [the girl]5742-the girl ; ' [I]5742-the girl only know that it is so , and not with [me]5742-the girl alone , but with hundreds of [others as bad and wretched]7882-others as bad and wretched as [myself]5742-the girl . [I]5742-the girl must go back . Whether it is [God]167-god 's wrath for the wrong [I]5742-the girl have done , [I]5742-the girl do not know ; but [I]5742-the girl am drawn back to [him]7879-him through every suffering and ill usage ; and [I]5742-the girl should be , [I]5742-the girl believe , if [I]5742-the girl knew that [I]5742-the girl was to die by [his]7879-him hand at last . '[5742-the girl] ' What am [I]261-rose to do ? '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose . ' [I]261-rose should not let [you]5742-the girl depart from [me]261-rose thus . '[261-rose] ' [You]5742-the girl should , [lady]7810-lady , and [I]5742-the girl know [you]5742-the girl will , '[5742-the girl] rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl , rising . ' [You]5742-the girl will not stop [my]5742-the girl going because [I]5742-the girl have trusted in [your]5742-the girl goodness , and forced no promise from [you]5742-the girl , as [I]5742-the girl might have done . '[5742-the girl] ' Of what use , then , is the communication [you]5742-the girl have made ? '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose . ' This mystery must be investigated , or how will its disclosure to [me]261-rose , benefit [Oliver]123-oliver , whom [you]5742-the girl are anxious to serve ? '[261-rose] ' [You]5742-the girl must have some kind gentleman about [you]5742-the girl that will hear it as a secret , and advise [you]5742-the girl what to do , '[5742-the girl] rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl . ' But where can [I]261-rose find [you]5742-the girl again when it is necessary ? '[261-rose] asked [Rose]261-rose . ' [I]261-rose do not seek to know where [these dreadful people]7884-these dreadful people live , but where will [you]5742-the girl be walking or passing at any settled period from this time ? '[261-rose] ' Will [you]261-rose promise [me]5742-the girl that [you]261-rose will have [my]5742-the girl secret strictly kept , and come alone , or with [the only other person that knows it]7885-the only other person that knows it ; and that [I]5742-the girl shall not be watched or followed ? '[5742-the girl] asked [the girl]5742-the girl . ' [I]261-rose promise [you]5742-the girl solemnly , '[261-rose] answered [Rose]261-rose . ' Every Sunday night , from eleven until the clock strikes twelve , '[5742-the girl] said [the girl]5742-the girl without hesitation , ' [I]5742-the girl will walk on [London Bridge]81-london bridge if [I]5742-the girl am alive . '[5742-the girl] ' Stay another moment , '[261-rose] interposed [Rose]261-rose , as [the girl]5742-the girl moved hurriedly towards the door . ' Think once again on [your]5742-the girl own condition , and the opportunity [you]5742-the girl have of escaping from it . [You]5742-the girl have a claim on [me]261-rose : not only as [the voluntary bearer of this intelligence]7886-the voluntary bearer of this intelligence , but as [a woman lost almost beyond redemption]7887-a woman lost almost beyond redemption . Will [you]5742-the girl return to [this gang of robbers]7888-this gang of robbers , and to [this man]4708-this man , when a word can save [you]5742-the girl ? What fascination is it that can take [you]5742-the girl back , and make [you]5742-the girl cling to wickedness and misery ? Oh ! is there no chord in [your]5742-the girl heart that [I]261-rose can touch ! Is there nothing left , to which [I]261-rose can appeal against this terrible infatuation ! '[261-rose] ' When [ladies]831-ladies as young , and good , and beautiful as [you]5742-the girl are , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl steadily , ' give away [your]5742-the girl hearts , love will carry [you]5742-the girl all lengths - even such as [you]5742-the girl , who have [home]4804-home , [friends]1125-friends , [other admirers]7893-other admirers , everything , to fill [them]7894-them . When such as [I]5742-the girl , who have no certain roof but the coffinlid , and [no friend in sickness or death]7895-no friend in sickness or death but [the hospital nurse]7896-the hospital nurse , set [our]7897-us rotten hearts on [any man]526-any man , and let [him]526-any man fill the place that has been a blank through all [our]7897-us wretched lives , who can hope to cure [us]7897-us ? Pity [us]7897-us , [lady]7810-lady - pity [us]7897-us for having only one feeling of [the woman]2127-the woman left , and for having that turned , by a heavy judgment , from a comfort and a pride , into a new means of violence and suffering . '[5742-the girl] ' [You]7810-lady will , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , after a pause , ' take some money from [me]261-rose , which may enable [you]7810-lady to live without dishonesty - at all events until [we]7897-us meet again ? '[261-rose] ' Not a penny , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl , waving [her]5742-the girl hand . ' Do not close [your]7810-lady heart against all [my]261-rose efforts to help [you]7810-lady , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , stepping gently forward . ' [I]261-rose wish to serve [you]7810-lady indeed . '[261-rose] ' [You]7810-lady would serve [me]5742-the girl best , [lady]7810-lady , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl , wringing [her]5742-the girl hands , ' if [you]7810-lady could take [my]5742-the girl life at once ; for [I]5742-the girl have felt more grief to think of what [I]5742-the girl am , to - night , than [I]5742-the girl ever did before , and it would be something not to die in the hell in which [I]5742-the girl have lived . God bless [you]7810-lady , [sweet lady]7902-sweet lady , and send as much happiness on [your]7810-lady head as [I]5742-the girl have brought shame on [mine]5742-the girl ! '[5742-the girl] Thus speaking , and sobbing aloud , [the unhappy creature]3376-the unhappy creature turned away ; while [Rose Maylie]261-rose , overpowered by this extraordinary interview , which had more the semblance of a rapid dream than an actual occurrence , sank into a chair , and endeavoured to collect [her]261-rose wandering thoughts . CHAPTER XLI CONTAINING [FRESH DISCOVERIES]274-fresh discoveries , AND SHOWING THAT SUPRISES , LIKE MISFORTUNES , SELDOM COME ALONE [Her]261-rose situation was , indeed , one of no common trial and difficulty . While [she]261-rose felt the most eager and burning desire to penetrate the mystery in which [Oliver]123-oliver 's history was enveloped , [she]261-rose could not but hold sacred the confidence which [the miserable woman with whom [she]261-rose had just conversed]3377-the miserable woman with whom she had just conversed , had reposed in [her]261-rose , as [a young and guileless girl]3378-a young and guileless girl . [Her]261-rose words and manner had touched [Rose Maylie]261-rose 's heart ; and , mingled with [her]261-rose love for [[her]261-rose young charge]3379-her young charge , and scarcely less intense in its truth and fervour , was [her]261-rose fond wish to win [the outcast]3380-the outcast back to repentance and hope . [They]3381-they purposed remaining in [London]3-london only three days , prior to departing for some weeks to [a distant part of [the coast]3383-the coast]3382-a distant part of the coast . It was now midnight of the first day . What course of action could [she]261-rose determine upon , which could be adopted in eight - and - forty hours ? Or how could [she]261-rose postpone the journey without exciting suspicion ? [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne was with [them]3381-they , and would be for the next two days ; but [Rose]261-rose was too well acquainted with [the excellent gentleman]3384-the excellent gentleman 's impetuosity , and foresaw too clearly the wrath with which , in the first explosion of [his]3384-the excellent gentleman indignation , [he]3384-the excellent gentleman would regard the instrument of [Oliver]123-oliver 's recapture , to trust [him]3384-the excellent gentleman with the secret , when [her]261-rose representations in [the girl]5742-the girl 's behalf could be seconded by [no experienced person]3386-no experienced person . These were all reasons for the greatest caution and most circumspect behaviour in communicating it to [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , whose first impulse would infallibly be to hold a conference with [the worthy doctor on the subject]3387-the worthy doctor on the subject . As to resorting to [any legal adviser]3388-any legal adviser , even if [she]261-rose had known how to do so , it was scarcely to be thought of , for the same reason . Once the thought occurred to [her]261-rose of seeking assistance from [Harry]131-harry ; but this awakened the recollection of [their]3381-they last parting , and it seemed unworthy of [her]261-rose to call [him]131-harry back , when - the tears rose to [her]261-rose eyes as [she]261-rose pursued this train of reflection - [he]131-harry might have by this time learnt to forget [her]261-rose , and to be happier away . Disturbed by these different reflections ; inclining now to one course and then to another , and again recoiling from all , as each successive consideration presented itself to [her]261-rose mind ; [Rose]261-rose passed a sleepless and anxious night . After more communing with [herself]261-rose next day , [she]261-rose arrived at the desperate conclusion of consulting [Harry]131-harry . ' If it be painful to [him]131-harry , '[261-rose] [she]261-rose thought , ' to come back here , how painful it will be to [me]261-rose ! But perhaps [he]131-harry will not come ; [he]131-harry may write , or [he]131-harry may come [himself]131-harry , and studiously abstain from meeting [me]261-rose - [he]131-harry did when [he]131-harry went away . [I]261-rose hardly thought [he]131-harry would ; but it was better for [us]7903-us both . '[261-rose] And here [Rose]261-rose dropped the pen , and turned away , as though the very paper which was to be [[her]261-rose messenger]3389-her messenger should not see [her]261-rose weep . [She]261-rose had taken up the same pen , and laid it down again fifty times , and had considered and reconsidered the first line of [her]261-rose letter without writing the first word , when [Oliver]123-oliver , who had been walking in [the streets]758-the streets , with [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles for a body - guard , entered [the room]432-the room in such breathless haste and violent agitation , as seemed to betoken some new cause of alarm . ' What makes [you]123-oliver look so flurried ? '[261-rose] asked [Rose]261-rose , advancing to meet [him]123-oliver . ' [I]437-the boy hardly know how ; [I]437-the boy feel as if [I]437-the boy should be choked , '[437-the boy] replied [the boy]437-the boy . ' Oh dear ! To think that [I]437-the boy should see [him]123-oliver at last , and [you]261-rose should be able to know that [I]437-the boy have told [you]261-rose the truth ! '[437-the boy] ' [I]261-rose never thought [you]123-oliver had told [us]7904-us anything but the truth , '[261-rose] said [Rose]261-rose , soothing [him]123-oliver . ' But what is this ? - of whom do [you]123-oliver speak ? '[261-rose] ' [I]123-oliver have seen [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , scarcely able to articulate , ' [the gentleman who was so good to [me]123-oliver]7906-the gentleman who was so good to me - [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , that [we]7904-us have so often talked about . '[123-oliver] ' Where ? '[261-rose] asked [Rose]261-rose . ' Getting out of [a coach]5442-a coach , '[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]123-oliver , shedding tears of delight , ' and going into [a house]1941-a house . [I]123-oliver did n't speak to [him]4618-the gentleman - [I]123-oliver could n't speak to [him]4618-the gentleman , for [he]4618-the gentleman did n't see [me]123-oliver , and [I]123-oliver trembled so , that [I]123-oliver was not able to go up to [him]4618-the gentleman . But [Giles]241-mr. giles asked , for [me]123-oliver , whether [he]4618-the gentleman lived [there]4617-there , and [they]7910-they said [he]4618-the gentleman did . Look here , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver , opening a scrap of paper , ' here it is ; here 's where [he]123-oliver lives - [I]123-oliver 'm[123-oliver] going [there]4617-there directly ! Oh , dear [me]0-i , dear [me]0-i ! What shall [I]0-i do when [I]0-i come to see [him]123-oliver and hear [him]123-oliver speak again ! ' With [her]7911-her attention not a little distracted by these and a great many other incoherent exclamations of joy , [Rose]261-rose read the address , which was [Craven Street]82-craven street , in [the Strand]7912-the strand . [She]261-rose very soon determined upon turning the discovery to account . '[123-oliver] Quick ! ' [she]261-rose said . '[123-oliver] Tell [them]3394-them to fetch [a hackney - coach]3395-a hackney - coach , and be ready to go with [me]0-i . [I]0-i will take [you]123-oliver [there]4617-there directly , without a minute 's loss of time . [I]0-i will only tell [[my]0-i aunt]6897-my aunt that [we]3398-they are going out for an hour , and be ready as soon as [you]123-oliver are . ' [Oliver]123-oliver needed no prompting to despatch , and in little more than five minutes [they]3398-they were on [their]3398-they way to [Craven Street]82-craven street . When [they]3398-they arrived [there]4617-there , [Rose]261-rose left [Oliver]123-oliver in [the coach]5036-the coach , under pretence of preparing [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman to receive [him]123-oliver ; and sending up [her]261-rose card by [the servant]5691-the servant , requested to see [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow on very pressing business . [The servant]5691-the servant soon returned , to beg that [she]261-rose would walk [upstairs]4598-upstairs ; and following [him]194-mr. brownlow into [an upper room]7919-an upper room , [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie was presented to [an elderly gentleman of benevolent appearance]7920-an elderly gentleman of benevolent appearance , in a bottle - green coat . At no great distance from whom , was seated [another old gentleman , in nankeen breeches and gaiters]7921-another old gentleman , in nankeen breeches and gaiters ; who did not look particularly benevolent , and who was sitting with [his]0-i hands clasped on the top of a thick stick , and [his]0-i chin propped thereupon . '[3399-your] Dear [me]0-i , ' said [the gentleman , in the bottle - green coat , hastily rising with great politeness]7922-the gentleman , in the bottle - green coat , hastily rising with great politeness , '[3399-your] [I]0-i beg [your]3399-your pardon , [young lady]3400-young lady - [I]0-i imagined it was [some importunate person]3401-some importunate person who - [I]0-i beg [you]3399-your will excuse [me]0-i . Be seated , pray . ' '[194-mr. brownlow] [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , [I]0-i believe , [sir]4564-sir ? ' said [Rose]261-rose , glancing from [the other gentleman]1956-the other gentleman to [the one who had spoken]7924-the one who had spoken . '[4564-sir] That is [my]0-i name , ' said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[4564-sir] This is [[my]0-i friend]597-my friend , [Mr. Grimwig]3404-mr. grimwig . [Grimwig]194-mr. brownlow , will [you]194-mr. brownlow leave [us]3405-us for a few minutes ? ' '[194-mr. brownlow] [I]0-i believe , ' interposed [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie , '[194-mr. brownlow] that at this period of [our]3405-us interview , [I]0-i need not give [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman the trouble of going away . If [I]0-i am correctly informed , [he]4691-that gentleman is cognizant of the business on which [I]0-i wish to speak to [you]194-mr. brownlow . ' [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow inclined [his]194-mr. brownlow head . [Mr. Grimwig]7926-mr. grimwig [, who had made one very stiff bow , and risen]7927-, who had made one very stiff bow , and risen from [his]7926-mr. grimwig chair , made another very stiff bow , and dropped into it again . '[0-i] [I]0-i shall surprise [you]194-mr. brownlow very much , [I]0-i have no doubt , ' said [Rose]261-rose , naturally embarrassed ; '[0-i] but [you]194-mr. brownlow once showed great benevolence and goodness to [a very dear young friend of mine]3407-a very dear young friend of mine , and [I]0-i am sure [you]194-mr. brownlow will take an interest in hearing of [him]4691-that gentleman again . ' '[194-mr. brownlow] Indeed ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[123-oliver] [Oliver Twist]123-oliver [you]194-mr. brownlow knew [him]4691-that gentleman as , ' replied [Rose]261-rose . The words no sooner escaped [her]261-rose lips , than [Mr. Grimwig]7928-mr. grimwig , who had been affecting to dip into a large book that lay on the table , upset it with a great crash , and falling back in [his]7926-mr. grimwig chair , discharged from [his]7926-mr. grimwig features every expression but one of unmitigated wonder , and indulged in a prolonged and vacant stare ; then , as if ashamed of having betrayed so much emotion , [he]7926-mr. grimwig jerked [himself]7926-mr. grimwig , as it were , by a convulsion into [his]7926-mr. grimwig former attitude , and looking out straight before [him]7926-mr. grimwig emitted a long deep whistle , which seemed , at last , not to be discharged on empty air , but to die away in the innermost recesses of [his]7926-mr. grimwig stomach . [Mr. Browlow]275-mr. browlow was no less surprised , although [his]275-mr. browlow astonishment was not expressed in the same eccentric manner . [He]0-i drew [his]275-mr. browlow chair nearer to [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie 's , and said , '[194-mr. brownlow] Do [me]0-i the favour , [[my]0-i dear [young lady]3400-young lady]2551-my dear young lady , to leave entirely out of the question that goodness and benevolence of which [you]3400-young lady speak , and of which [nobody else]909-nobody else knows anything ; and if [you]3400-young lady have it in [your]3400-young lady power to produce any evidence which will alter the unfavourable opinion [I]0-i was once induced to entertain of [that poor child]3411-that poor child , in [Heaven]227-heaven 's name put [me]0-i in possession of it . ' '[3412-a bad one] [A bad one]3412-a bad one ! [I]0-i 'll eat [my]0-i head if [he]3411-that poor child is not a bad one , ' growled [Mr. Grimwig]7929-mr. grimwig , speaking by some ventriloquial power , without moving a muscle of [his]7929-mr. grimwig face . '[0-i] [He]3411-that poor child is [a child of a noble nature and a warm heart]3413-a child of a noble nature and a warm heart , ' said [Rose]261-rose , colouring ; '[3413-a child of a noble nature and a warm heart] and that Power which has thought fit to try [him]3411-that poor child beyond [his]3411-that poor child years , has planted in [his]3411-that poor child breast affections and feelings which would do honour to many who have numbered [his]3411-that poor child days six times over . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm only sixty - one , '[3414-mr. grimwig] said [Mr. Grimwig]3414-mr. grimwig , with the same rigid face . ' And , as [the devil]1806-the devil 's in it if [this Oliver]7931-this oliver is not twelve years old at least , [I]3414-mr. grimwig do n't see the application of that remark . '[3414-mr. grimwig] ' Do not heed [[my]194-mr. brownlow friend]597-my friend , [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; ' [he]3411-that poor child does not mean what [he]3411-that poor child says . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Yes , [he]3411-that poor child does , '[3415-mr. grimwig] growled [Mr. Grimwig]3415-mr. grimwig . ' No , [he]3411-that poor child does not , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , obviously rising in wrath as [he]194-mr. brownlow spoke . ' [He]3411-that poor child 'll eat [his]3411-that poor child head , if [he]3411-that poor child does n't , '[3416-mr. grimwig] growled [Mr. Grimwig]3416-mr. grimwig . ' [He]3411-that poor child would deserve to have it knocked off , if [he]3411-that poor child does , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' And [he]3411-that poor child 'd uncommonly like to see [any man]526-any man offer to do it , '[3417-mr. grimwig] responded [Mr. Grimwig]3417-mr. grimwig , knocking [his]3417-mr. grimwig stick upon the floor . Having gone thus far , [the two old gentlemen]5766-the two old gentlemen severally took snuff , and afterwards shook hands , according to [their]5766-the two old gentlemen invariable custom . ' Now , [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ' to return to the subject in which [your]256-miss maylie humanity is so much interested . Will [you]256-miss maylie let [me]261-rose know what intelligence [you]256-miss maylie have of [this poor child]2546-this poor child : allowing [me]261-rose to promise that [I]261-rose exhausted every means in [my]261-rose power of discovering [him]2546-this poor child , and that since [I]261-rose have been absent from [this country]6793-this country , [my]261-rose first impression that [he]2546-this poor child had imposed upon [me]261-rose , and had been persuaded by [[his]2546-this poor child former associates]7936-his former associates to rob [me]261-rose , has been considerably shaken . '[261-rose] [Rose]261-rose , who had had time to collect [her]261-rose thoughts , at once related , in a few natural words , all that had befallen [Oliver]123-oliver since [he]123-oliver left [[Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow 's house]3419-mr. brownlow 's house ; reserving [Nancy]127-nancy 's information for [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman 's private ear , and concluding with the assurance that [his]123-oliver only sorrow , for some months past , had been not being able to meet with [[his]123-oliver former benefactor and friend]3421-his former benefactor and friend . ' Thank [God]167-god ! '[4702-the old gentleman] said [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . ' This is great happiness to [me]4702-the old gentleman , great happiness . But [you]261-rose have not told [me]4702-the old gentleman where [he]123-oliver is now , [Miss Maylie]256-miss maylie . [You]261-rose must pardon [my]4702-the old gentleman finding fault with [you]261-rose , - but why not have brought [him]123-oliver ? '[4702-the old gentleman] ' [He]123-oliver is waiting in [a coach]5442-a coach at the door , '[261-rose] replied [Rose]261-rose . ' At this door ! '[4702-the old gentleman] cried [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . With which [he]4702-the old gentleman hurried out of [the room]432-the room , down [the stairs]6216-the stairs , up [the coachsteps]3426-the coachsteps , and into [the coach]5036-the coach , without another word . When [the room]432-the room - door closed behind [him]4702-the old gentleman , [Mr. Grimwig]3429-mr. grimwig lifted up [his]3429-mr. grimwig head , and converting one of the hind legs of [his]3429-mr. grimwig chair into a pivot , described three distinct circles with the assistance of [his]3429-mr. grimwig stick and the table ; sitting in it all the time . After performing this evolution , [he]3429-mr. grimwig rose and limped as fast as [he]3429-mr. grimwig could up and down [the room]432-the room at least a dozen times , and then stopping suddenly before [Rose]261-rose , kissed [her]261-rose without the slightest preface . ' Hush ! '[3429-mr. grimwig] [he]3429-mr. grimwig said , as [the young lady]5568-the young lady rose in some alarm at this unusual proceeding . ' Do n't be afraid . [I]3429-mr. grimwig 'm[3429-mr. grimwig] old enough to be [[your]261-rose grandfather]3432-your grandfather . [You]261-rose 're [a sweet girl]7938-a sweet girl . [I]3429-mr. grimwig like [you]261-rose . Here [they]7939-they are ! '[3429-mr. grimwig] In fact , as [he]3429-mr. grimwig threw [himself]3429-mr. grimwig at one dexterous dive into [his]3429-mr. grimwig former seat , [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow returned , accompanied by [Oliver]123-oliver , whom [Mr. Grimwig]3433-mr. grimwig received very graciously ; and if the gratification of that moment had been the only reward for all [her]261-rose anxiety and care in [Oliver]123-oliver 's behalf , [Rose Maylie]261-rose would have been well repaid . ' There is [somebody else who should not be forgotten , by the bye]7940-somebody else who should not be forgotten , by the bye , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ringing the bell . ' Send [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin [here]351-here , if [you]261-rose please . '[194-mr. brownlow] [The old housekeeper]3434-the old housekeeper answered the summons with all dispatch ; and dropping a curtsey at the door , waited for orders . ' Why , [you]261-rose get blinder every day , [Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , rather testily . ' Well , that [I]5061-the old lady do , [sir]4564-sir , '[5061-the old lady] replied [the old lady]5061-the old lady . ' [People]480-people 's eyes , at [my]5061-the old lady time of life , do n't improve with age , [sir]4564-sir . '[5061-the old lady] ' [I]194-mr. brownlow could have told [you]261-rose that , '[194-mr. brownlow] rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; ' but put on [your]261-rose glasses , and see if [you]261-rose ca n't find out what [you]261-rose were wanted for , will [you]261-rose ? '[194-mr. brownlow] [The old lady]5061-the old lady began to rummage in [her]5061-the old lady pocket for [her]5061-the old lady spectacles . But [Oliver]123-oliver 's patience was not proof against this new trial ; and yielding to [his]123-oliver first impulse , [he]123-oliver sprang into [her]5061-the old lady arms . ' [God]167-god be good to [me]5061-the old lady ! '[5061-the old lady] cried [the old lady]5061-the old lady , embracing [him]123-oliver ; ' it is [[my]5061-the old lady innocent boy]7945-my innocent boy ! '[5061-the old lady] ' [[My]123-oliver dear old nurse]7946-my dear old nurse ! '[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]123-oliver . ' [He]123-oliver would come back - [I]5061-the old lady knew [he]123-oliver would , '[5061-the old lady] said [the old lady]5061-the old lady , holding [him]123-oliver in [her]5061-the old lady arms . ' How well [he]123-oliver looks , and how like [[a gentleman]1144-a gentleman 's son]7948-a gentleman 's son [he]123-oliver is dressed again ! Where have [you]123-oliver been , this long , long while ? Ah ! the same sweet face , but not so pale ; the same soft eye , but not so sad . [I]5061-the old lady have never forgotten them or [his]123-oliver quiet smile , but have seen them every day , side by side with those of [[my]5061-the old lady own dear children]7949-my own dear children , dead and gone since [I]5061-the old lady was [a lightsome young creature]7950-a lightsome young creature . '[5061-the old lady] Running on thus , and now holding [Oliver]123-oliver from [her]5061-the old lady to mark how [he]123-oliver had grown , now clasping [him]123-oliver to [her]5061-the old lady and passing [her]5061-the old lady fingers fondly through [his]123-oliver hair , [the good soul]3439-the good soul laughed and wept upon [his]123-oliver neck by turns . Leaving [her]5061-the old lady and [Oliver]123-oliver to compare notes at leisure , [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow led the way into [another room]6754-another room ; and there , heard from [Rose]261-rose a full narration of [her]261-rose interview with [Nancy]127-nancy , which occasioned [him]123-oliver no little surprise and perplexity . [Rose]261-rose also explained [her]261-rose reasons for not confiding in [[her]261-rose friend]1626-her friend [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne in the first instance . [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman considered that [she]261-rose had acted prudently , and readily undertook to hold solemn conference with [the worthy doctor]3443-the worthy doctor [himself]4702-the old gentleman . To afford [him]123-oliver an early opportunity for the execution of this design , it was arranged that [he]123-oliver should call at [the hotel]7319-the hotel at eight o'clock that evening , and that in the meantime [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie should be cautiously informed of all that had occurred . These preliminaries adjusted , [Rose]261-rose and [Oliver]123-oliver returned [home]4804-home . [Rose]261-rose had by no means overrated the measure of [the good doctor]7185-the good doctor 's wrath . [Nancy]127-nancy 's history was no sooner unfolded to [him]123-oliver , than [he]123-oliver poured forth a shower of mingled threats and execrations ; threatened to make [her]127-nancy the first victim of the combined ingenuity of [Messrs. Blathers]253-messrs. blathers and [Duff]252-duff ; and actually put on [his]123-oliver hat preparatory to sallying forth to obtain the assistance of [those worthies]3447-those worthies . And , doubtless , [he]123-oliver would , in this first outbreak , have carried the intention into effect without a moment 's consideration of the consequences , if [he]123-oliver had not been restrained , in part , by corresponding violence on the side of [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , who was [himself]194-mr. brownlow of an irascible temperament , and party by such arguments and representations as seemed best calculated to dissuade [him]194-mr. brownlow from [his]194-mr. brownlow hotbrained purpose . ' Then what the devil is to be done ? '[3448-the impetuous doctor] said [the impetuous doctor]3448-the impetuous doctor , when [they]3449-we had rejoined [the two ladies]2502-the two ladies . ' Are [we]3449-we to pass a vote of thanks to [all these vagabonds]7951-all these vagabonds , male and female , and beg [them]7951-all these vagabonds to accept a hundred pounds , or so , apiece , as a trifling mark of [our]3449-we esteem , and some slight acknowledgment of [their]7951-all these vagabonds kindness to [Oliver]123-oliver ? '[3448-the impetuous doctor] ' Not exactly that , '[194-mr. brownlow] rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , laughing ; ' but [we]3449-we must proceed gently and with great care . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Gentleness and care , '[5019-the doctor] exclaimed [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' [I]5019-the doctor 'd send [them]7951-all these vagabonds one and all to - '[5019-the doctor] ' Never mind where , '[194-mr. brownlow] interposed [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' But reflect whether sending [them]7951-all these vagabonds anywhere is likely to attain the object [we]3449-we have in view . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' What object ? '[5019-the doctor] asked [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' Simply , the discovery of [Oliver]123-oliver 's parentage , and regaining for [him]123-oliver the inheritance of which , if this story be true , [he]123-oliver has been fraudulently deprived . '[5019-the doctor] ' Ah ! '[247-mr. losberne] said [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , cooling [himself]247-mr. losberne with [his]247-mr. losberne pocket - handkerchief ; ' [I]247-mr. losberne almost forgot that . '[247-mr. losberne] ' [You]5019-the doctor see , '[194-mr. brownlow] pursued [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; ' placing [this poor girl]7952-this poor girl entirely out of the question , and supposing it were possible to bring [these scoundrels]7953-these scoundrels to justice without compromising [her]7952-this poor girl safety , what good should [we]3449-we bring about ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Hanging a few of [them]7953-these scoundrels at least , in all probability , '[5019-the doctor] suggested [the doctor]5019-the doctor , ' and transporting the rest . '[5019-the doctor] ' Very good , '[194-mr. brownlow] replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , smiling ; ' but no doubt [they]7951-all these vagabonds will bring that about for [themselves]7951-all these vagabonds in the fulness of time , and if [we]3449-we step in to forestall [them]7951-all these vagabonds , it seems to [me]194-mr. brownlow that [we]3449-we shall be performing a very Quixotic act , in direct opposition to [our]3449-we own interest - or at least to [Oliver]123-oliver 's , which is the same thing . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' How ? '[5019-the doctor] inquired [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' Thus . It is quite clear that [we]3449-we shall have extreme difficulty in getting to the bottom of this mystery , unless [we]3449-we can bring [this man]4708-this man , [Monks]133-monks , upon [his]4708-this man knees . That can only be done by stratagem , and by catching [him]4708-this man when [he]4708-this man is not surrounded by [these people]2074-these people . For , suppose [he]4708-this man were apprehended , [we]3449-we have no proof against [him]4708-this man . [He]4708-this man is not even so far as [we]3449-we know , or as the facts appear to [us]3449-we concerned with [the gang]7956-the gang in any of [their]7956-the gang robberies . If [he]4708-this man were not discharged , it is very unlikely that [he]4708-this man could receive any further punishment than being committed to [prison]760-prison as [a rogue and vagabond]7958-a rogue and vagabond ; and of course ever afterwards [his]4708-this man mouth would be so obstinately closed that [he]4708-this man might as well , for [our]3449-we purposes , be deaf , dumb , blind , and [an idiot]7959-an idiot . '[5019-the doctor] ' Then , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor impetuously , ' [I]5019-the doctor put it to [you]261-rose again , whether [you]261-rose think it reasonable that this promise to [the girl]5742-the girl should be considered binding ; a promise made with the best and kindest intentions , but really - '[5019-the doctor] ' Do not discuss the point , [[my]194-mr. brownlow dear [young lady]3400-young lady]2551-my dear young lady , pray , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , interrupting [Rose]261-rose as [she]261-rose was about to speak . ' The promise shall be kept . [I]194-mr. brownlow do n't think it will , in the slightest degree , interfere with [our]3449-we proceedings . But , before [we]3449-we can resolve upon any precise course of action , it will be necessary to see [the girl]5742-the girl ; to ascertain from [her]5742-the girl whether [she]5742-the girl will point out [this Monks]7845-this monks , on the understanding that [he]7845-this monks is to be dealt with by [us]3449-we , and not by the law ; or , if [she]5742-the girl will not , or can not do that , to procure from [her]5742-the girl such an account of [his]7845-this monks haunts and description of [[his]7845-this monks person]5390-his person , as will enable [us]3449-we to identify [him]7845-this monks . [She]5742-the girl can not be seen until next Sunday night ; this is Tuesday . [I]194-mr. brownlow would suggest that in the meantime , [we]3449-we remain perfectly quiet , and keep these matters secret even from [Oliver]123-oliver [himself]7845-this monks . '[194-mr. brownlow] Although [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne received with many wry faces a proposal involving a delay of five whole days , [he]247-mr. losberne was fain to admit that no better course occurred to [him]247-mr. losberne just then ; and as both [Rose]261-rose and [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie sided very strongly with [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman 's proposition was carried unanimously . ' [I]194-mr. brownlow should like , '[194-mr. brownlow] [he]194-mr. brownlow said , ' to call in the aid of [[my]194-mr. brownlow friend]597-my friend [Grimwig]194-mr. brownlow . [He]194-mr. brownlow is [a strange creature]7967-a strange creature , but [a shrewd one]7968-a shrewd one , and might prove of material assistance to [us]3449-we ; [I]194-mr. brownlow should say that [he]194-mr. brownlow was bred [a lawyer]7969-a lawyer , and quitted [the Bar]6569-the bar in disgust because [he]194-mr. brownlow had only one brief and a motion of course , in twenty years , though whether that is recommendation or not , [you]261-rose must determine for [yourselves]261-rose . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [I]5019-the doctor have no objection to [your]261-rose calling in [[your]261-rose friend]2294-your friend if [I]5019-the doctor may call in mine , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor . ' [We]3449-we must put it to the vote , '[194-mr. brownlow] replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ' who may [he]194-mr. brownlow be ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [[That lady]1251-that lady 's son]7973-that lady 's son , and [this young lady]5574-this young lady 's - [very old friend]7975-very old friend , '[5019-the doctor] said [the doctor]5019-the doctor , motioning towards [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , and concluding with an expressive glance at [[her]244-mrs. maylie niece]7254-her niece . [Rose]261-rose blushed deeply , but [she]261-rose did not make any audible objection to this motion possibly [she]261-rose felt in a hopeless minority ; and [Harry Maylie]131-harry and [Mr. Grimwig]3460-mr. grimwig were accordingly added to [the committee]3461-the committee . ' [We]3449-we stay in [town]1697-town , of course , '[244-mrs. maylie] said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , ' while there remains the slightest prospect of prosecuting this inquiry with a chance of success . [I]244-mrs. maylie will spare neither trouble nor expense in behalf of the object in which [we]3449-we are all so deeply interested , and [I]244-mrs. maylie am content to remain here , if it be for twelve months , so long as [you]194-mr. brownlow assure [me]244-mrs. maylie that any hope remains . '[244-mrs. maylie] ' Good ! '[194-mr. brownlow] rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' And as [I]194-mr. brownlow see on the faces about [me]194-mr. brownlow , a disposition to inquire how it happened that [I]194-mr. brownlow was not in the way to corroborate [Oliver]123-oliver 's tale , and had so suddenly left [the kingdom]2339-the kingdom , let [me]194-mr. brownlow stipulate that [I]194-mr. brownlow shall be asked no questions until such time as [I]194-mr. brownlow may deem it expedient to forestall [them]7978-them by telling [my]194-mr. brownlow own story . Believe [me]194-mr. brownlow , [I]194-mr. brownlow make this request with good reason , for [I]194-mr. brownlow might otherwise excite hopes destined never to be realised , and only increase difficulties and disappointments already quite numerous enough . Come ! Supper has been announced , and [young Oliver]123-oliver , who is all alone in [the next room]2660-the next room , will have begun to think , by this time , that [we]7980-we have wearied of [his]123-oliver company , and entered into some dark conspiracy to thrust [him]123-oliver forth upon [the world]4589-the world . '[194-mr. brownlow] With these words , [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman gave [his]4702-the old gentleman hand to [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , and escorted [her]244-mrs. maylie into [the supper - room]3463-the supper - room . [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne followed , leading [Rose]261-rose ; and the council was , for the present , effectually broken up . CHAPTER XLII AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE OF [OLIVER]123-oliver 'S , [EXHIBITING DECIDED MARKS OF GENIUS]276-exhibiting decided marks of genius , BECOMES A PUBLIC CHARACTER IN [THE METROPOLIS]83-the metropolis Upon the night when [Nancy]127-nancy , having lulled [Mr. Sikes]161-sikes to sleep , hurried on [her]127-nancy self - imposed mission to [Rose Maylie]261-rose , there advanced towards [London]3-london , by [the Great North Road]84-the great north road , [two persons]7982-two persons , upon whom it is expedient that this history should bestow some attention . [They]7982-two persons were [a man]469-a man and [woman]2889-woman ; or perhaps [they]7982-two persons would be better described as [a male and female]7985-a male and female : for [the former]5396-the former was one of [those long - limbed , knock - kneed , shambling , bony people]7987-those long - limbed , knock - kneed , shambling , bony people , to whom it is difficult to assign any precise age , - looking as [they]7982-two persons do , when [they]7982-two persons are yet [boys]493-boys , like [undergrown men]7989-undergrown men , and when [they]7982-two persons are almost [men]416-men , like [overgrown boys]7991-overgrown boys . [The woman]2127-the woman was young , but of a robust and hardy make , as [she]2127-the woman need have been to bear the weight of the heavy bundle which was strapped to [her]2127-the woman back . [[Her]2127-the woman companion]6446-her companion was not encumbered with much luggage , as there merely dangled from a stick which [he]6446-her companion carried over [his]6446-her companion shoulder , a small parcel wrapped in a common handkerchief , and apparently light enough . This circumstance , added to the length of [his]6446-her companion legs , which were of unusual extent , enabled [him]6446-her companion with much ease to keep some half - dozen paces in advance of [[his]6446-her companion companion]4727-his companion , to whom [he]6446-her companion occasionally turned with an impatient jerk of the head : as if reproaching [her]4727-his companion tardiness , and urging [her]4727-his companion to greater exertion . Thus , [they]7995-they had toiled along [the dusty road]7996-the dusty road , taking little heed of any object within sight , save when [they]7995-they stepped aside to allow a wider passage for the mail - coaches which were whirling out of [town]1697-town , until [they]7995-they passed through [Highgate archway]99-highgate ; when [the foremost traveller]7998-the foremost traveller stopped and called impatiently to [[his]7998-the foremost traveller companion]4727-his companion , '[247-mr. losberne] Come on , ca n't [yer]3464-yer ? What a lazybones [yer]3464-yer are , [Charlotte]158-charlotte . ' '[158-charlotte] It 's a heavy load , [I]0-i can tell [you]3465-yer , ' said [the female]8000-the female , coming up , almost breathless with fatigue . '[0-i] Heavy ! What are [yer]3465-yer talking about ? What are [yer]3465-yer made for ? ' rejoined [the male traveller]8001-the male traveller , changing [his]8001-the male traveller own little bundle as [he]8001-the male traveller spoke , to the other shoulder . '[3465-yer] Oh , there [yer]3465-yer are , resting again ! Well , if [yer]3465-yer ai n't enough to tire [anybody]435-anybody 's patience out , [I]0-i do n't know what is ! ' '[2127-the woman] Is it much farther ? ' asked [the woman]2127-the woman , resting [herself]2127-the woman against a bank , and looking up with the perspiration streaming from [her]2127-the woman face . '[2127-the woman] Much farther ! [Yer]3465-yer as good as there , ' said [the long - legged tramper , pointing out before [him]3465-yer]8003-the long - legged tramper , pointing out before him . '[3465-yer] Look there ! Those are the lights of [London]3-london . ' '[2127-the woman] They 're a good two mile off , at least , '[2127-the woman] said [the woman]2127-the woman despondingly . ' Never mind whether [they]8004-they 're[2127-the woman] two mile off , or twenty , ' said [Noah Claypole]134-noah ; for [he]134-noah it was ; '[2127-the woman] but get up and come on , or [I]0-i 'll kick [yer]3465-yer , and so [I]0-i give [yer]3465-yer notice . ' As [Noah]134-noah 's red nose grew redder with anger , and as [he]134-noah crossed [the road]4910-the road while speaking , as if fully prepared to put [his]134-noah threat into execution , [the woman]2127-the woman rose without any further remark , and trudged onward by [his]134-noah side . '[0-i] Where do [you]0-i mean to stop for the night , [Noah]134-noah ? ' [she]2127-the woman asked , after [they]8007-they had walked a few hundred yards . '[0-i] How should [I]0-i know ? ' replied [Noah]134-noah , whose temper had been considerably impaired by walking . '[0-i] Near , [I]0-i hope , ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte . '[0-i] No , not near , ' replied [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . '[0-i] There ! Not near ; so do n't think it . ' '[0-i] Why not ? ' '[0-i] When [I]0-i tell [yer]3465-yer that [I]0-i do n't mean to do a thing , that 's enough , without any why or because either , ' replied [Mr. Claypole]134-noah with dignity . '[0-i] Well , [you]0-i need n't be so cross , ' said [[his]134-noah companion]4727-his companion . '[0-i] A pretty thing it would be , would n't it to go and stop at [the very first public - house outside [the town]4898-the town]3468-the very first public - house outside the town , so that [Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry , if [he]3470-he come up after [us]3471-us , might poke in [his]3470-he old nose , and have [us]3471-us taken back in [a cart]3472-a cart with handcuffs on , ' said [Mr. Claypole]134-noah in a jeering tone . '[3470-he] No ! [I]0-i shall go and lose [myself]0-i among [the narrowest streets [I]0-i can find]3473-the narrowest streets i can find , and not stop till [we]3471-us come to [the very out - of - the - wayest house [I]0-i can set eyes on]3474-the very out - of - the - wayest house i can set eyes on . ' [Cod]277-cod , [yer]277-cod may thanks [yer]277-cod stars [I]3470-he 've got a head ; for if [we]3471-us had n't gone , at first , [the wrong road]8009-the wrong road a purpose , and come back across [country]322-country , [yer'd]277-cod have been locked up hard and fast a week ago , [[my]3470-he lady]8011-my lady . And serve [yer]277-cod right for being [a fool]454-a fool . '[3470-he] ' [I]158-charlotte know [I]158-charlotte ai n't as cunning as [you]134-noah are , '[158-charlotte] replied [Charlotte]158-charlotte ; ' but do n't put all the blame on [me]158-charlotte , and say [I]158-charlotte should have been locked up . [You]134-noah would have been if [I]158-charlotte had been , any way . '[158-charlotte] ' [Yer]134-noah took the money from the till , [yer]134-noah know [yer]134-noah did , '[134-noah] said [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . ' [I]158-charlotte took it for [you]134-noah , [Noah]134-noah , [dear]769-dear , '[158-charlotte] rejoined [Charlotte]158-charlotte . ' Did [I]134-noah keep it ? '[134-noah] asked [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . ' No ; [you]134-noah trusted in [me]679-the lady , and let [me]679-the lady carry it like [a dear]5450-a dear , and so [you]134-noah are , '[679-the lady] said [the lady]679-the lady , chucking [him]134-noah under the chin , and drawing [her]679-the lady arm through [his]134-noah . This was indeed the case ; but as it was not [Mr. Claypole]134-noah 's habit to repose a blind and foolish confidence in [anybody]435-anybody , it should be observed , in justice to [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman , that [he]134-noah had trusted [Charlotte]158-charlotte to this extent , in order that , if [they]3478-they were pursued , the money might be found on [her]158-charlotte : which would leave [him]134-noah an opportunity of asserting [his]134-noah innocence of any theft , and would greatly facilitate [his]134-noah chances of escape . Of course , [he]134-noah entered at this juncture , into no explanation of [his]134-noah motives , and [they]3478-they walked on very lovingly together . In pursuance of this cautious plan , [Mr. Claypole]134-noah went on , without halting , until [he]134-noah arrived at [the Angel at [Islington]16-islington]3479-the angel at islington , where [he]134-noah wisely judged , from the crowd of [passengers]1536-passengers and numbers of [vehicles]3481-vehicles , that [London]3-london began in earnest . Just pausing to observe which appeared [the most crowded streets]3482-the most crowded streets , and consequently the most to be avoided , [he]134-noah crossed into [Saint John 's Road]86-saint john 's road , and was soon deep in the obscurity of the intricate and dirty ways , which , lying between [Gray 's Inn Lane]87-gray 's inn lane and [Smithfield]34-smithfield , render [that part of [the town]4898-the town]3483-that part of the town one of the lowest and worst that improvement has left in [the midst of [London]3-london]3485-the midst of london . Through [these streets]3486-these streets , [Noah Claypole]134-noah walked , dragging [Charlotte]158-charlotte after [him]134-noah ; now stepping into [the kennel]4912-the kennel to embrace at a glance the whole external character of [some small public - house]3488-some small public - house ; now jogging on again , as some fancied appearance induced [him]134-noah to believe it too public for [his]134-noah purpose . At length , [he]134-noah stopped in front of one , more humble in appearance and more dirty than any [he]134-noah had yet seen ; and , having crossed over and surveyed [it]3489-it from [the opposite pavement]3490-the opposite pavement , graciously announced [his]134-noah intention of putting up [there]4617-there , for the night . ' So give [us]8015-us the bundle , '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah , unstrapping it from [the woman]2127-the woman 's shoulders , and slinging it over [his]134-noah own ; ' and do n't [yer]2127-the woman speak , except when [yer]2127-the woman spoke to . What 's the name of [the house]4595-the house - t - h - r - three what ? '[134-noah] ' [Cripples]233-the cripples , '[158-charlotte] said [Charlotte]158-charlotte . ' [Three Cripples]233-the cripples , '[134-noah] repeated [Noah]134-noah , ' and a very good sign too . Now , then ! Keep close at [my]134-noah heels , and come along . '[134-noah] With these injunctions , [he]134-noah pushed the rattling door with [his]134-noah shoulder , and entered [the house]4595-the house , followed by [[his]134-noah companion]4727-his companion . There was [[nobody]354-nobody in [the bar]6569-the bar]3496-nobody in the bar but [a young Jew , who , with [his]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter two elbows on the counter]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter , was reading a dirty newspaper . [He]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter stared very hard at [Noah]134-noah , and [Noah]134-noah stared very hard at [him]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter . If [Noah]134-noah had been attired in [[his]134-noah charity - boy]3499-his charity - boy 's dress , there might have been some reason for [the Jew]1006-the jew opening [his]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter eyes so wide ; but as [he]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter had discarded the coat and badge , and wore a short smock - frock over [his]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter leathers , there seemed no particular reason for [his]3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter appearance exciting so much attention in [a public - house]1927-a public - house . ' Is this [the Three Cripples]8017-the three cripples ? '[134-noah] asked [Noah]134-noah . ' That is the dabe of this '[134-noah] ouse , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[134-noah] [A gentleman [we]3503-us met on [the road]4910-the road , coming up from [the country]5109-the country]3502-a gentleman we met on the road , coming up from the country , recommended [us]3503-us [here]351-here , ' said [Noah]134-noah , nudging [Charlotte]158-charlotte , perhaps to call [her]158-charlotte attention to this most ingenious device for attracting respect , and perhaps to warn [her]158-charlotte to betray no surprise . '[3503-us] [We]3503-us want to sleep here to - night . ' '[3503-us] I'b dot certaid [you]134-noah cad , ' said [Barney]195-barney , who was [the attendant sprite]8019-the attendant sprite ; '[3503-us] but [I]0-i 'll idquire . ' '[0-i] Show [us]3503-us the tap , and give [us]3503-us a bit of cold meat and a drop of beer while [yer]3503-us inquiring , will [yer]3503-us ? ' said [Noah]134-noah . [Barney]195-barney complied by ushering [them]3503-us into [a small back - room]8020-a small back - room , and setting the required viands before [them]3503-us ; having done which , [he]195-barney informed [the travellers]8021-the travellers that [they]3503-us could be lodged that night , and left [the amiable couple]6721-the amiable couple to [their]3503-us refreshment . Now , [this back - room]8023-this back - room was immediately behind the bar , and some steps lower , so that [any person]8024-any person connected with [the house]4595-the house , undrawing a small curtain which concealed a single pane of glass fixed in the wall of [the last - named apartment]8026-the last - named apartment , about five feet from [its]8026-the last - named apartment flooring , could not only look down upon [any guests in [the back - room]8028-the back - room]8027-any guests in the back - room without any great hazard of being observed the glass being in a dark angle of the wall , between which and a large upright beam [the observer]8029-the observer had to thrust [himself]8029-the observer , but could , by applying [his]8029-the observer ear to the partition , ascertain with tolerable distinctness , [their]3503-us subject of conversation . [The landlord of [the house]4595-the house]6588-the landlord of the house had not withdrawn [his]6588-the landlord of the house eye from [this place of espial]8032-this place of espial for five minutes , and [Barney]195-barney had only just returned from making the communication above related , when [Fagin]174-fagin , in the course of [his]174-fagin evening 's business , came into [the bar]6569-the bar to inquire after [some of [[his]174-fagin young pupils]8035-his young pupils]8034-some of his young pupils . '[3503-us] Hush ! ' said [Barney]195-barney : '[3503-us] stradegers [i]0-i d [the next roob]3507-the next roob . ' '[4571-strangers] [Strangers]4571-strangers ! ' repeated [the old man]5173-the old man in a whisper . '[4571-strangers] Ah ! Ad rub uds too , ' added [Barney]195-barney . '[278-frob the cuttry] [Frob the cuttry]278-frob the cuttry , but subthig in [your]3509-your way , or [I'b]3510-i'b bistaked . ' [Fagin]174-fagin appeared to receive this communication with great interest . Mounting a stool , [he]174-fagin cautiously applied [his]174-fagin eye to the pane of glass , from which secret post [he]174-fagin could see [Mr. Claypole]134-noah taking cold beef from the dish , and porter from the pot , and administering homeopathic doses of both to [Charlotte]158-charlotte , who sat patiently by , eating and drinking at [his]174-fagin pleasure . '[3510-i'b] Aha ! ' [he]174-fagin whispered , looking round to [Barney]195-barney , '[0-i] [I]0-i like [that fellow]3511-that fellow 's looks . [He]3511-that fellow 'd be of use to [us]3512-us ; [he]3511-that fellow knows how to train [the girl]5742-the girl already . Do n't make as much noise as a mouse , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , and let [me]0-i hear ['em]8037-'em talk - let [me]0-i hear 'em[0-i] . ' [He]174-fagin again applied [his]174-fagin eye to the glass , and turning [his]174-fagin ear to the partition , listened attentively : with a subtle and eager look upon [his]3511-that fellow face , that might have appertained to [some old goblin]8038-some old goblin . '[0-i] So [I]0-i mean to be [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman , ' said [Mr. Claypole]134-noah , kicking out [his]134-noah legs , and continuing a conversation , the commencement of which [Fagin]174-fagin had arrived too late to hear . '[0-i] No more jolly old coffins , [Charlotte]158-charlotte , but [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman 's life for [me]0-i : and , if [yer]583-my dear like , [yer]583-my dear shall be [a lady]305-a lady . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i should like that well enough , [dear]769-dear , ' replied [Charlotte]158-charlotte ; '[0-i] but tills ai n't to be emptied every day , and [people to get clear off after it]3519-people to get clear off after it . ' '[3519-people to get clear off after it] Tills be blowed ! ' said [Mr. Claypole]134-noah ; '[3519-people to get clear off after it] there 's more things besides tills to be emptied . ' '[0-i] What do [you]0-i mean ? ' asked [[his]134-noah companion]4727-his companion . '[0-i] Pockets , [women]5143-women 's ridicules , [houses]5141-houses , [mail - coaches]3522-mail - coaches , banks ! ' said [Mr. Claypole]134-noah , rising with [the porter]7787-the porter . '[0-i] But [you]769-dear ca n't do all that , [dear]769-dear , ' said [Charlotte]158-charlotte . '[769-dear] [I]0-i shall look out to get into company with [them]3524-them as can , ' replied [Noah]134-noah . '[0-i] [They]3524-them 'll be able to make [us]3525-us useful some way or another . Why , [you]769-dear [yourself]769-dear are worth [fifty women]3526-fifty women ; [I]0-i never see such a precious sly and deceitful creetur as [yer]769-dear can be when [I]0-i let [yer]769-dear . ' '[0-i] Lor , how nice it is to hear [yer]0-i say so ! ' exclaimed [Charlotte]158-charlotte , imprinting a kiss upon [his]0-i ugly face . '[0-i] There , that 'll do : do n't [yer]769-dear be too affectionate , in case [I]0-i 'm cross with [yer]769-dear , '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah , disengaging [himself]134-noah with great gravity . ' [I]134-noah should like to be [the captain of [some band]8042-some band]8041-the captain of some band , and have the whopping of 'em[134-noah] , and follering 'em about , unbeknown to [themselves]8042-some band . That would suit [me]134-noah , if there was good profit ; and if [we]8043-we could only get in with [some gentleman of this sort]8044-some gentleman of this sort , [I]134-noah say it would be cheap at that twenty - pound note [you]769-dear 've got , - especially as [we]8043-we do n't very well know how to get rid of it [ourselves]8043-we . '[134-noah] After expressing this opinion , [Mr. Claypole]134-noah looked into the porter - pot with an aspect of deep wisdom ; and having well shaken its contents , nodded condescendingly to [Charlotte]158-charlotte , and took a draught , wherewith [he]134-noah appeared greatly refreshed . [He]134-noah was meditating another , when the sudden opening of the door , and the appearance of [a stranger]3046-a stranger , interrupted [him]134-noah . [The stranger]1957-the stranger was [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin . And very amiable [he]174-fagin looked , and a very low bow [he]174-fagin made , as [he]174-fagin advanced , and setting [himself]174-fagin down at the nearest table , ordered something to drink of the grinning [Barney]195-barney . ' A pleasant night , [sir]4564-sir , but cool for the time of year , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , rubbing [his]174-fagin hands . ' From [the country]5109-the country , [I]174-fagin see , [sir]4564-sir ? '[174-fagin] ' How do [yer]134-noah see that ? '[134-noah] asked [Noah Claypole]134-noah . ' [We]8048-we have not so much dust as that in [London]3-london , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin , pointing from [Noah]134-noah 's shoes to those of [[his]174-fagin companion]4727-his companion , and from them to the two bundles . ' [Yer]134-noah [a sharp feller]8049-a sharp feller , '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah . ' Ha ! ha ! only hear that , [Charlotte]158-charlotte ! '[134-noah] ' Why , one need be sharp in [this town]8050-this town , [[my]1006-the jew dear]583-my dear , '[1006-the jew] replied [the Jew]1006-the jew , sinking [his]1006-the jew voice to a confidential whisper ; ' and that 's the truth . '[1006-the jew] [Fagin]174-fagin followed up this remark by striking the side of [his]174-fagin nose with [his]174-fagin right forefinger , - a gesture which [Noah]134-noah attempted to imitate , though not with complete success , in consequence of [his]174-fagin own nose not being large enough for the purpose . However , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin seemed to interpret the endeavour as expressing a perfect coincidence with [his]174-fagin opinion , and put about the liquor which [Barney]195-barney reappeared with , in a very friendly manner . ' Good stuff that , '[134-noah] observed [Mr. Claypole]134-noah , smacking [his]134-noah lips . ' [Dear]769-dear ! '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin . ' [A man]469-a man need be always emptying a till , or a pocket , or [a woman]6715-a woman 's reticule , or [a house]1941-a house , or [a mail - coach]8056-a mail - coach , or [a bank]8057-a bank , if [he]469-a man drinks it regularly . '[174-fagin] [Mr. Claypole]134-noah no sooner heard this extract from [his]134-noah own remarks than [he]134-noah fell back in [his]134-noah chair , and looked from [the Jew]1006-the jew to [Charlotte]158-charlotte with a countenance of ashy paleness and excessive terror . ' Do n't mind [me]174-fagin , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , drawing [his]174-fagin chair closer . ' Ha ! ha ! it was lucky it was only [me]174-fagin that heard [you]583-my dear by chance . It was very lucky it was only [me]174-fagin . '[174-fagin] ' [I]134-noah did n't take it , '[134-noah] stammered [Noah]134-noah , no longer stretching out [his]134-noah legs like [an independent gentleman]3532-an independent gentleman , but coiling them up as well as [he]134-noah could under [his]134-noah chair ; ' it was all [her]5742-the girl doing ; [yer've]583-my dear got it now , [Charlotte]158-charlotte , [yer]583-my dear know [yer]583-my dear have . '[134-noah] ' No matter who 's got it , or who did it , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin , glancing , nevertheless , with a hawk 's eye at [the girl]5742-the girl and [the two bundles]3534-the two bundles . ' [I]0-i 'm[0-i] in that way [myself]0-i , and [I]0-i like [you]5742-the girl for it . ' '[5742-the girl] In what way ? ' asked [Mr. Claypole]134-noah , a little recovering . '[5742-the girl] In that way of business , ' rejoined [Fagin]174-fagin ; '[5742-the girl] and so are [the people of [the house]4595-the house]3535-the people of the house . [You]5742-the girl 've hit the right nail upon the head , and are as safe here as [you]5742-the girl could be . There is not [a safer place in all [this town]8050-this town than is [the Cripples]233-the cripples]3537-a safer place in all this town than is the cripples ; that is , when [I]0-i like to make it so . And [I]0-i have taken a fancy to [you]5742-the girl and [the young woman]341-the young woman ; so [I]0-i 've said the word , and [you]5742-the girl may make [your]5742-the girl minds easy . ' [Noah Claypole]134-noah 's mind might have been at ease after this assurance , but [his]134-noah body certainly was not ; for [he]134-noah shuffled and writhed about , into various uncouth positions : eyeing [[his]134-noah new friend]5104-his new friend meanwhile with mingled fear and suspicion . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll tell [you]5742-the girl more , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , after [he]0-i had reassured [the girl]5742-the girl , by dint of friendly nods and muttered encouragements . '[0-i] [I]0-i have got a friend that [I]0-i think can gratify [your]5742-the girl darling wish , and put [you]5742-the girl in the right way , where [you]5742-the girl can take whatever department of the business [you]5742-the girl think will suit [you]5742-the girl best at first , and be taught [all the others]3540-all the others . ' '[5742-the girl] [Yer]5742-the girl speak as if [yer]5742-the girl were in earnest , ' replied [Noah]134-noah . '[5742-the girl] What advantage would it be to [me]0-i to be anything else ? ' inquired [Fagin]174-fagin , shrugging [his]0-i shoulders . '[5742-the girl] Here ! Let [me]0-i have a word with [you]5742-the girl outside . ' '[0-i] There 's no occasion to trouble [ourselves]3541-ourselves to move , ' said [Noah]134-noah , getting [his]134-noah legs by gradual degrees abroad again . '[3542-she] [She]3542-she 'll take the luggage upstairs the while . [Charlotte]158-charlotte , see to [them]3543-them bundles . ' This mandate , which had been delivered with great majesty , was obeyed without the slightest demur ; and [Charlotte]158-charlotte made the best of [her]158-charlotte way off with the packages while [Noah]134-noah held the door open and watched [her]158-charlotte out . '[158-charlotte] [She]3542-she 's kept tolerably well under , ai n't [she]3542-she ? ' [he]134-noah asked as [he]134-noah resumed [his]134-noah seat : in the tone of a keeper who had tamed some wild animal . '[3542-she] Quite perfect , ' rejoined [Fagin]174-fagin , clapping [him]134-noah on the shoulder . '[5742-the girl] [You]5742-the girl 're [a genius]8062-a genius , [[my]134-noah dear]583-my dear . '[134-noah] ' Why , [I]134-noah suppose if [I]134-noah was n't , [I]134-noah should n't be here , '[134-noah] replied [Noah]134-noah . ' But , [I]134-noah say , [she]3542-she 'll be back if [yer]5742-the girl lose time . '[134-noah] ' Now , what do [you]5742-the girl think ? '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin . ' If [you]5742-the girl was to like [[my]174-fagin friend]597-my friend , could [you]5742-the girl do better than join [him]597-my friend ? '[174-fagin] ' Is [he]597-my friend in a good way of business ; that 's where it is ! '[134-noah] responded [Noah]134-noah , winking one of [his]134-noah little eyes . ' The top of the tree ; employs a power of hands ; has the very best society in the profession . '[134-noah] ' [Regular town - maders]8065-regular town - maders ? '[134-noah] asked [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . ' Not a countryman among ['em]8066-'em[134-noah] ; and [I]0-i do n't think [he]3544-he 'd take [you]134-noah , even on [my]0-i recommendation , if [he]3544-he did n't run rather short of [assistants]3545-assistants just now , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3544-he] Should [I]0-i have to hand over ? ' said [Noah]134-noah , slapping [his]134-noah breeches - pocket . '[0-i] It could n't possibly be done without , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin , in a most decided manner . '[0-i] Twenty pound , though - it 's a lot of money ! ' '[0-i] Not when it 's in a note [you]134-noah ca n't get rid of , ' retorted [Fagin]174-fagin . '[134-noah] Number and date taken , [I]0-i suppose ? Payment stopped at [the Bank]3546-the bank ? Ah ! It 's not worth much to [him]3544-he . It 'll have to go abroad , and [he]3544-he could n't sell it for a great deal in the market . ' '[3544-he] When could [I]0-i see [him]3544-he ? ' asked [Noah]134-noah doubtfully . '[3544-he] To - morrow morning . ' '[3544-he] Where ? ' '[3544-he] Here . ' '[3544-he] Um ! ' said [Noah]134-noah . '[3544-he] What 's the wages ? ' '[3544-he] Live like [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman - board and lodging , pipes and spirits free - half of all [you]134-noah earn , and half of all [the young woman]341-the young woman earns , ' replied [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin . Whether [Noah Claypole]134-noah , whose rapacity was none of the least comprehensive , would have acceded even to these glowing terms , had [he]134-noah been [a perfectly free agent]8067-a perfectly free agent , is very doubtful ; but as [he]134-noah recollected that , in the event of [his]134-noah refusal , it was in the power of [[his]134-noah new acquaintance]8068-his new acquaintance to give [him]134-noah up to justice immediately and more unlikely things had come to pass , [he]134-noah gradually relented , and said [he]134-noah thought that would suit [him]134-noah . '[3549-you] But , [yer]3549-you see , ' observed [Noah]134-noah , '[341-the young woman] as [she]341-the young woman will be able to do a good deal , [I]0-i should like to take something very light . ' '[3549-you] A little fancy work ? ' suggested [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3549-you] Ah ! something of that sort , ' replied [Noah]134-noah . '[3549-you] What do [you]3549-you think would suit [me]0-i now ? Something not too trying for the strength , and not very dangerous , [you]3549-you know . That 's the sort of thing ! ' '[0-i] [I]0-i heard [you]0-i talk of something in the spy way upon [the others]5307-the others , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin . '[0-i] [[My]0-i friend]597-my friend wants [somebody who would do that well]3553-somebody who would do that well , very much . ' '[3553-somebody who would do that well] Why , [I]0-i did mention that , and [I]0-i should n't mind turning [my]0-i hand to it sometimes , ' rejoined [Mr. Claypole]134-noah slowly ; '[0-i] but it would n't pay by itself , [you]0-i know . ' '[0-i] That 's true ! ' observed [the Jew]1006-the jew , ruminating or pretending to ruminate . '[0-i] No , it might not . ' '[0-i] What do [you]3549-you think , then ? ' asked [Noah]134-noah , anxiously regarding [him]134-noah . '[3549-you] Something in the sneaking way , where it was pretty sure work , and not much more risk than being at [home]4804-home . ' '[3549-you] What do [you]3549-you think of [the old ladies]2006-the old ladies ? ' asked [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3549-you] There 's a good deal of money made in snatching [their]2006-the old ladies bags and parcels , and running round the corner . ' '[2006-the old ladies] Do n't [they]2006-the old ladies holler out a good deal , and scratch sometimes ? ' asked [Noah]134-noah , shaking [his]134-noah head . '[2006-the old ladies] [I]0-i do n't think that would answer [my]0-i purpose . Ai n't there any other line open ? ' '[2006-the old ladies] Stop ! ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , laying [his]174-fagin hand on [Noah]134-noah 's knee . '[3556-the kinchin lay] [The kinchin lay]3556-the kinchin lay . ' '[3556-the kinchin lay] What 's that ? ' demanded [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . '[3557-the kinchins] [The kinchins]3557-the kinchins , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , '[3557-the kinchins] is [the young children that 's sent on errands by [[their]3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers mothers]3560-their mothers]3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers , with sixpences and shillings ; and the lay is just to take [their]3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers money away - [they]3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers 've always got it ready in [their]3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers hands , - then knock ['em]8070-'em into the kennel , and walk off very slow , as if there were nothing else the matter but [a child]371-a child fallen down and hurt itself . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '[3557-the kinchins] ' Ha ! ha ! '[134-noah] roared [Mr. Claypole]134-noah , kicking up [his]134-noah legs in an ecstasy . ' [Lord]8072-lord , that 's the very thing ! '[134-noah] ' To be sure it is , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin ; ' and [you]3561-you can have a few good beats chalked out in [Camden Town]88-camden town , and [Battle Bridge]89-battle bridge , and neighborhoods like that , where [they]3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers 're[134-noah] always going errands ; and [you]3561-you can upset as many kinchins as [you]3561-you want , any hour in the day . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' With this , [Fagin]174-fagin poked [Mr. Claypole]134-noah in the side , and [they]3562-they joined in a burst of laughter both long and loud . '[279-mr. bolter] Well , that 's all right ! ' said [Noah]134-noah , when [he]134-noah had recovered [himself]134-noah , and [Charlotte]158-charlotte had returned . '[279-mr. bolter] What time to - morrow shall [we]3562-they say ? ' '[3562-they] Will ten do ? ' asked [Fagin]174-fagin , adding , as [Mr. Claypole]134-noah nodded assent , '[3562-they] What name shall [I]0-i tell [[my]0-i good friend]1442-my good friend . ' '[0-i] [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter , ' replied [Noah]134-noah , who had prepared [himself]134-noah for such emergency . '[279-mr. bolter] [Mr. Morris Bolter]279-mr. bolter . This is [Mrs. Bolter]280-mrs. bolter . ' '[280-mrs. bolter] [[Mrs. Bolter]280-mrs. bolter 's humble servant]3564-mrs. bolter 's humble servant , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , bowing with grotesque politeness . '[280-mrs. bolter] [I]0-i hope [I]0-i shall know [her]280-mrs. bolter better very shortly . ' '[280-mrs. bolter] Do [you]1442-my good friend hear [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , [Charlotte]158-charlotte ? ' thundered [Mr. Claypole]134-noah . '[4618-the gentleman] Yes , [Noah]134-noah , [dear]769-dear ! ' replied [Mrs. Bolter]280-mrs. bolter , extending [her]280-mrs. bolter hand . '[134-noah] [She]280-mrs. bolter calls [me]0-i [Noah]134-noah , as a sort of fond way of talking , ' said [Mr. Morris Bolter]279-mr. bolter , late [Claypole]134-noah , turning to [Fagin]174-fagin . '[280-mrs. bolter] [You]0-i understand ? ' '[0-i] Oh yes , [I]0-i understand - perfectly , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin , telling the truth for once . '[0-i] Good - night ! Good - night ! ' With many adieus and good wishes , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin went [his]174-fagin way . [Noah Claypole]134-noah , bespeaking [[his]134-noah [good lady]7655-good lady]7554-his good lady 's attention , proceeded to enlighten [[her]7655-good lady relative]8075-her relative to the arrangement [he]134-noah had made , with all that haughtiness and air of superiority , becoming , not only [a member of the sterner sex]8076-a member of the sterner sex , but [a gentleman who appreciated the dignity of a special appointment on the kinchin lay , in [London]3-london and [its]3-london vicinity]8077-a gentleman who appreciated the dignity of a special appointment on the kinchin lay , in london and its vicinity . CHAPTER XLIII WHEREIN IS SHOWN HOW [THE ARTFUL DODGER GOT INTO TROUBLE]176-the dodger '[0-i] And so it was [you]3567-you that was [[your]3567-you own friend]3568-your own friend , was it ? ' asked [Mr. Claypole , otherwise Bolter]281-mr. claypole , otherwise bolter , when , by virtue of the compact entered into between [them]8078-them , [he]281-mr. claypole , otherwise bolter had removed next day to [[Fagin]174-fagin 's house]8079-fagin 's house . " [Cod]277-cod , [I]3567-you thought as much last night ! '[3567-you] ' [Every man]8080-every man 's [[his]8080-every man own friend]8081-his own friend , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin , with [his]174-fagin most insinuating grin . ' [He]8080-every man has n't as good a one as [himself]8080-every man anywhere . '[174-fagin] ' Except sometimes , '[279-mr. bolter] replied [Morris Bolter]279-mr. bolter , assuming the air of [a man of [the world]4589-the world]3569-a man of the world . ' [Some people]2994-some people are [[nobody]354-nobody 's enemies]8085-nobody 's enemies but [their]2994-some people own , [yer]279-mr. bolter know . '[279-mr. bolter] ' Do n't believe that , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin . ' When [a man]469-a man 's [[his]469-a man own enemy]8087-his own enemy , it 's only because [he]469-a man 's too much [[his]469-a man own friend]8081-his own friend ; not because [he]469-a man 's careful for [everybody]377-everybody but [himself]469-a man . Pooh ! pooh ! There ai n't such a thing in nature . '[174-fagin] ' There oughn't to be , if there is , '[279-mr. bolter] replied [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . ' That stands to reason . [Some conjurers]8090-some conjurers say that number three is the magic number , and [some]7783-some say number seven . It 's neither , [[my]279-mr. bolter friend]597-my friend , neither . It 's number one . '[279-mr. bolter] Ha ! ha ! ' cried [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[279-mr. bolter] Number one for ever . ' '[279-mr. bolter] In [a little community like [ours]3572-we]3571-a little community like ours , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , who felt it necessary to qualify this position , '[3574-a general number one] [we]3572-we have [a general number one]3574-a general number one , without considering [me]0-i too as the same , and [all the other young people]3575-all the other young people . ' '[1806-the devil] Oh , [the devil]1806-the devil ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[1806-the devil] [You]3577-you see , ' pursued [Fagin]174-fagin , affecting to disregard this interruption , '[1806-the devil] [we]3572-we are so mixed up together , and identified in [our]3572-we interests , that it must be so . For instance , it 's [your]3577-you object to take care of number one - meaning [yourself]3577-you . ' '[3577-you] Certainly , ' replied [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[3577-you] [Yer]3577-you about right there . ' '[3577-you] Well ! [You]3577-you ca n't take care of [yourself]3577-you , [number one]3578-number one , without taking care of [me]0-i , number one . ' '[3577-you] Number two , [you]3577-you mean , ' said [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter , who was largely endowed with the quality of selfishness . '[3577-you] No , [I]0-i do n't ! ' retorted [Fagin]174-fagin . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm of the same importance to [you]3577-you , as [you]3577-you are to [yourself]3577-you . '[3577-you] ' [I]279-mr. bolter say , '[279-mr. bolter] interrupted [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter , ' [yer]3577-you [a very nice man]8093-a very nice man , and [I]3577-you 'm[3577-you] very fond of [yer]3577-you ; but [we]3579-we ai n't quite so thick together , as all that comes to . ' '[3577-you] Only think , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , shrugging [his]174-fagin shoulders , and stretching out [his]174-fagin hands ; '[3577-you] only consider . [You]3577-you 've done what 's a very pretty thing , and what [I]0-i love [you]3577-you for doing ; but what at the same time would put the cravat round [your]3577-you throat , that 's so very easily tied and so very difficult to unloose - in plain English , the halter ! ' [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter put [his]279-mr. bolter hand to [his]279-mr. bolter neckerchief , as if [he]279-mr. bolter felt it inconveniently tight ; and murmured an assent , qualified in tone but not in substance . '[0-i] The gallows , ' continued [Fagin]174-fagin , '[0-i] the gallows , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , is an ugly finger - post , which points out a very short and sharp turning that has stopped many [a bold fellow]3581-a bold fellow 's career on [the broad highway]3582-the broad highway . To keep in [the easy road]3583-the easy road , and keep it at a distance , is object number one with [you]3577-you . ' '[0-i] Of course it is , ' replied [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[0-i] What do [yer]0-i talk about such things for ? ' '[0-i] Only to show [you]3577-you [my]0-i meaning clearly , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , raising [his]0-i eyebrows . '[0-i] To be able to do that , [you]3577-you depend upon [me]0-i . To keep [my]0-i little business all snug , [I]0-i depend upon [you]3577-you . The first is [your]3577-you number one , the second [my]0-i number one . The more [you]3577-you value [your]3577-you number one , the more careful [you]3577-you must be of [mine]0-i ; so [we]3584-we come at last to what [I]0-i told [you]3577-you at first - that a regard for number one holds [us]3584-we all together , and must do so , unless [we]3584-we would all go to pieces in company . ' '[3585-a cunning old codger] That 's true , ' rejoined [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter , thoughtfully . '[3585-a cunning old codger] Oh ! [yer]3577-you [a cunning old codger]3585-a cunning old codger ! ' [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin saw , with delight , that this tribute to [his]174-fagin powers was no mere compliment , but that [he]174-fagin had really impressed [[his]174-fagin recruit]8095-his recruit with a sense of [his]174-fagin wily genius , which it was most important that [he]174-fagin should entertain in the outset of [their]3584-we acquaintance . To strengthen an impression so desirable and useful , [he]174-fagin followed up the blow by acquainting [him]279-mr. bolter , in some detail , with the magnitude and extent of [his]174-fagin operations ; blending truth and fiction together , as best served [his]174-fagin purpose ; and bringing both to bear , with so much art , that [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter 's respect visibly increased , and became tempered , at the same time , with a degree of wholesome fear , which it was highly desirable to awaken . '[3585-a cunning old codger] It 's this mutual trust [we]3584-we have in [each other]507-each other that consoles [me]0-i under heavy losses , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin . '[0-i] [My]0-i best hand was taken from [me]0-i , yesterday morning . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i do n't mean to say [he]3587-he died ? ' cried [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[0-i] No , no , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin , '[0-i] not so bad as that . Not quite so bad . ' '[0-i] What , [I]0-i suppose [he]3587-he was - ' '[3587-he] Wanted , ' interposed [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3587-he] Yes , [he]3587-he was wanted . ' '[3587-he] Very particular ? ' inquired [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[3587-he] No , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin , '[3587-he] not very . [He]3587-he was charged with attempting to pick a pocket , and [they]3588-they found a silver snuff - box on [him]3587-he , - [his]3587-he own , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , [his]3587-he own , for [he]3587-he took snuff [himself]3587-he , and was very fond of it . [They]3588-they remanded [him]3587-he till to - day , for [they]3588-they thought [they]3588-they knew [the owner]3590-the owner . Ah ! [he]3587-he was worth fifty boxes , and [I]0-i 'd give the price of as many to have [him]3587-he back . [You]583-my dear should have known [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ; [you]583-my dear should have known [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . ' '[5121-the dodger] Well , but [I]0-i shall know [him]3587-he , [I]0-i hope ; do n't [yer]0-i think so ? ' said [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[0-i] [I]0-i 'm doubtful about it , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin , with a sigh . ' If [they]3588-they do n't get any fresh evidence , it 'll only be a summary conviction , and [we]8096-we shall have [him]3587-he back again after six weeks or so ; but , if [they]3588-they do , it 's a case of lagging . [They]3588-they know what [a clever lad]8097-a clever lad [he]3587-he is ; [he]3587-he 'll be [a lifer]8098-a lifer . [They]3588-they 'll make the Artful nothing less than a lifer . '[174-fagin] ' What do [you]0-i mean by lagging and [a lifer]8098-a lifer ? '[279-mr. bolter] demanded [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . ' What 's the good of talking in that way to [me]174-fagin ; why do n't [yer]0-i speak so as [I]174-fagin can understand [yer]0-i ? '[174-fagin] [Fagin]174-fagin was about to translate these mysterious expressions into the vulgar tongue ; and , being interpreted , [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter would have been informed that they represented that combination of words , ' transportation for life , '[279-mr. bolter] when the dialogue was cut short by the entry of [Master Bates]179-master bates , with [his]179-master bates hands in [his]179-master bates breeches - pockets , and [his]179-master bates face twisted into a look of semi - comical woe . ' It 's all up , [Fagin]174-fagin , '[179-master bates] said [Charley]179-master bates , when [he]179-master bates and [[his]179-master bates new companion]3594-his new companion had been made known to [each other]507-each other . ' What do [you]0-i mean ? '[179-master bates] ' [They]8100-they 've found [the gentleman as owns the box]8101-the gentleman as owns the box ; two or three more 's a coming to '[179-master bates] dentify [him]179-master bates ; and [the Artful]5843-the artful 's booked for a passage out , ' replied [Master Bates]179-master bates . '[0-i] [I]0-i must have a full suit of mourning , [Fagin]174-fagin , and a hatband , to wisit [him]179-master bates in , afore [he]179-master bates sets out upon [his]179-master bates travels . To think of [Jack Dawkins]170-jack dawkins - lummy [Jack]170-jack dawkins - [the Dodger]5121-the dodger - [the Artful Dodger]989-the artful dodger - going abroad for a common twopenny - halfpenny sneeze - box ! [I]0-i never thought [he]179-master bates 'd a done it under a gold watch , chain , and seals , at the lowest . Oh , why did n't [he]179-master bates rob [some rich old gentleman of [all [his]179-master bates walables]3600-all his walables]3599-some rich old gentleman of all his walables , and go out as [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman , and not like [a common prig]3602-a common prig , without no honour nor glory ! ' With this expression of feeling for [[his]0-i unfortunate friend]8102-his unfortunate friend , [Master Bates]179-master bates sat [himself]179-master bates on the nearest chair with an aspect of chagrin and despondency . '[179-master bates] What do [you]3603-you talk about [his]179-master bates having neither honour nor glory for ! ' exclaimed [Fagin]174-fagin , darting an angry look at [[his]174-fagin pupil]1791-his pupil . '[3603-you] Was n't [he]179-master bates always the top - sawyer among [you]3603-you all ! Is there one of [you]3603-you that could touch [him]179-master bates or come near [him]179-master bates on any scent ! Eh ? ' '[3603-you] Not one , ' replied [Master Bates]179-master bates , in a voice rendered husky by regret ; '[3603-you] not one . ' '[3603-you] Then what do [you]3603-you talk of ? ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin angrily ; '[3603-you] what are [you]3603-you blubbering for ? ' " Cause it is n't on the rec - ord , is it ? '[179-master bates] said [Charley]179-master bates , chafed into perfect defiance of [[his]179-master bates venerable friend]3196-his venerable friend by the current of [his]179-master bates regrets ; " cause it ca n't come out in the ' dictment ; 'cause[354-nobody] [nobody]354-nobody will never know half of what [he]179-master bates was . How will [he]179-master bates stand in [the Newgate Calendar]90-the newgate calendar ? P'raps not be there at all . Oh , [my]0-i eye , [my]0-i eye , wot a blow it is ! ' '[354-nobody] Ha ! ha ! ' cried [Fagin]174-fagin , extending [his]174-fagin right hand , and turning to [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter in a fit of chuckling which shook [him]279-mr. bolter as though [he]279-mr. bolter had the palsy ; '[354-nobody] see what a pride [they]3606-they take in [their]3606-they profession , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . Ai n't it beautiful ? ' [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter nodded assent , and [Fagin]174-fagin , after contemplating the grief of [Charley Bates]179-master bates for some seconds with evident satisfaction , stepped up to [that young gentleman]4842-that young gentleman and patted [him]4842-that young gentleman on the shoulder . '[179-master bates] Never mind , [Charley]179-master bates , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin soothingly ; '[179-master bates] it 'll come out , it 'll be sure to come out . [They]3606-they 'll all know what [a clever fellow]3608-a clever fellow [he]3608-a clever fellow was ; [he]3608-a clever fellow 'll show it [himself]3608-a clever fellow , and not disgrace [[his]3608-a clever fellow old pals]3609-his old pals and [teachers]3610-teachers . Think how young [he]3608-a clever fellow is too ! What a distinction , [Charley]179-master bates , to be lagged at [his]3608-a clever fellow time of life ! ' '[179-master bates] Well , it is a honour that is ! ' said [Charley]179-master bates , a little consoled . '[179-master bates] [He]3608-a clever fellow shall have all [he]3608-a clever fellow wants , ' continued [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[179-master bates] [He]3608-a clever fellow shall be kept in [the Stone Jug]91-the stone jug , [Charley]179-master bates , like [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman . Like [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman ! With [his]3608-a clever fellow beer every day , and money in [his]3608-a clever fellow pocket to pitch and toss with , if [he]3608-a clever fellow ca n't spend it . ' '[3608-a clever fellow] No , shall [he]3608-a clever fellow though ? ' cried [Charley Bates]179-master bates . '[3608-a clever fellow] Ay , that [he]3608-a clever fellow shall , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin , '[3608-a clever fellow] and [we]3613-we 'll have a big - wig , [Charley]179-master bates : one that 's got the greatest gift of the gab : to carry on [his]3608-a clever fellow defence ; and [he]3608-a clever fellow shall make a speech for [himself]3608-a clever fellow too , if [he]3608-a clever fellow likes ; and [we]3613-we 'll read it all in the papers - " [Artful Dodger]176-the dodger - shrieks of laughter - here [the court]1284-the court was convulsed " - eh , [Charley]179-master bates , eh ? ' '[179-master bates] Ha ! ha ! ' laughed [Master Bates]179-master bates , '[179-master bates] what a lark that would be , would n't it , [Fagin]174-fagin ? [I]0-i say , how [the Artful]5843-the artful would bother 'em would n't [he]3608-a clever fellow ? '[0-i] ' Would ! '[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]174-fagin . ' [He]3608-a clever fellow shall - [he]3608-a clever fellow will ! '[174-fagin] ' Ah , to be sure , so [he]3608-a clever fellow will , '[179-master bates] repeated [Charley]179-master bates , rubbing [his]179-master bates hands . ' [I]1006-the jew think [I]1006-the jew see [him]3608-a clever fellow now , '[1006-the jew] cried [the Jew]1006-the jew , bending [his]1006-the jew eyes upon [[his]1006-the jew pupil]1791-his pupil . ' So do [I]179-master bates , '[179-master bates] cried [Charley Bates]179-master bates . ' Ha ! ha ! ha ! so do [I.]179-master bates [I]3618-i see it all afore [me]3618-i , upon [my]3618-i soul [I]3618-i do , [Fagin]174-fagin . What a game ! What a regular game ! All the big - wigs trying to look solemn , and [Jack Dawkins]170-jack dawkins addressing of ['em]8106-'em[3618-i] as intimate and comfortable as if [he]3618-i was [[the judge]3619-the judge 's own son]3620-the judge 's own son making a speech arter dinner - ha ! ha ! ha ! ' In fact , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin had so well humoured [[his]174-fagin young friend]6083-his young friend 's eccentric disposition , that [Master Bates]179-master bates , who had at first been disposed to consider [the imprisoned Dodger]8108-the imprisoned dodger rather in the light of [a victim]8109-a victim , now looked upon [him]3618-i as [the chief actor in a scene of most uncommon and exquisite humour]8110-the chief actor in a scene of most uncommon and exquisite humour , and felt quite impatient for the arrival of the time when [[his]174-fagin old companion]8111-his old companion should have so favourable an opportunity of displaying [his]3618-i abilities . '[3621-we] [We]3621-we must know how [he]3618-i gets on to - day , by some handy means or other , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin . '[0-i] Let [me]0-i think . ' '[0-i] Shall [I]0-i go ? ' asked [Charley]179-master bates . '[0-i] Not for [the world]4589-the world , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin . '[0-i] Are [you]0-i mad , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , stark mad , that [you]0-i 'd walk into the very place where - No , [Charley]179-master bates , no . One is enough to lose at a time . ' '[179-master bates] [You]179-master bates do n't mean to go [yourself]179-master bates , [I]0-i suppose ? ' said [Charley]179-master bates with a humorous leer . '[179-master bates] That would n't quite fit , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin shaking [his]174-fagin head . '[179-master bates] Then why do n't [you]0-i send [this new cove]3624-this new cove ? ' asked [Master Bates]179-master bates , laying [his]179-master bates hand on [Noah]134-noah 's arm . '[0-i] [Nobody]354-nobody knows [him]3624-this new cove . ' '[354-nobody] Why , if [he]3624-this new cove did n't mind - ' observed [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3624-this new cove] Mind ! ' interposed [Charley]179-master bates . '[3624-this new cove] What should [he]3624-this new cove have to mind ? ' '[3624-this new cove] Really nothing , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , turning to [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter , '[3624-this new cove] really nothing . ' '[3624-this new cove] Oh , [I]0-i dare say about that , [yer]0-i know , ' observed [Noah]134-noah , backing towards the door , and shaking [his]134-noah head with a kind of sober alarm . '[0-i] No , no - none of that . It 's not in [[my]0-i department]3627-my department , that ai n't . ' '[0-i] Wot department has [he]3624-this new cove got , [Fagin]174-fagin ? ' inquired [Master Bates]179-master bates , surveying [Noah]134-noah 's lank form with much disgust . '[174-fagin] The cutting away when there 's anything wrong , and the eating all the wittles when there 's everything right ; is that [his]3624-this new cove branch ? ' '[3624-this new cove] Never mind , ' retorted [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter ; '[3624-this new cove] and do n't [yer]0-i take liberties with [[yer]0-i superiors]3628-yer superiors , [little boy]3629-little boy , or [yer'll]3630-yer'll find [yerself]3631-yerself in [the wrong shop]3632-the wrong shop . ' [Master Bates]179-master bates laughed so vehemently at this magnificent threat , that it was some time before [Fagin]174-fagin could interpose , and represent to [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter that [he]174-fagin incurred no possible danger in visiting [the police - office]5598-the police - office ; that , inasmuch as no account of the little affair in which [he]174-fagin had engaged , nor any description of [[his]174-fagin person]5390-his person , had yet been forwarded to [the metropolis]4560-the metropolis , it was very probable that [he]174-fagin was not even suspected of having resorted to it for shelter ; and that , if [he]174-fagin were properly disguised , it would be as safe a spot for [him]174-fagin to visit as any in [London]3-london , inasmuch as it would be , of all places , the very last , to which [he]174-fagin could be supposed likely to resort of [his]174-fagin own free will . Persuaded , in part , by these representations , but overborne in a much greater degree by [his]174-fagin fear of [Fagin]174-fagin , [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter at length consented , with a very bad grace , to undertake the expedition . By [Fagin]174-fagin 's directions , [he]174-fagin immediately substituted for [his]174-fagin own attire , a waggoner 's frock , velveteen breeches , and leather leggings : all of which articles [the Jew]1006-the jew had at hand . [He]174-fagin was likewise furnished with a felt hat well garnished with turnpike tickets ; and [a carter]8116-a carter 's whip . Thus equipped , [he]174-fagin was to saunter into [the office]4687-the office , as [some country fellow from [Covent Garden]92-covent garden market]8118-some country fellow from covent garden market might be supposed to do for the gratification of [his]174-fagin curiousity ; and as [he]174-fagin was as awkward , ungainly , and raw - boned [a fellow]8119-a fellow as need be , [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin had no fear but that [he]174-fagin would look the part to perfection . These arrangements completed , [he]174-fagin was informed of the necessary signs and tokens by which to recognise [the Artful Dodger]989-the artful dodger , and was conveyed by [Master Bates]179-master bates through dark and winding ways to within a very short distance of [Bow Street]73-bow street . Having described the precise situation of [the office]4687-the office , and accompanied [it]4687-the office with copious directions how [he]174-fagin was to walk straight up [the passage]5150-the passage , and when [he]174-fagin got into the side , and pull off [his]174-fagin hat as [he]174-fagin went into [the room]432-the room , [Charley Bates]179-master bates bade [him]174-fagin hurry on alone , and promised to bide [his]174-fagin return on the spot of [their]8124-their parting . [Noah Claypole]134-noah , or [Morris Bolter]279-mr. bolter as [the reader]317-the reader pleases , punctually followed the directions [he]174-fagin had received , which - [Master Bates]179-master bates being pretty well acquainted with [the locality]8126-the locality - were so exact that [he]174-fagin was enabled to gain the magisterial presence without asking any question , or meeting with any interruption by the way . [He]174-fagin found [himself]174-fagin jostled among [a crowd of people]8127-a crowd of people , chiefly women , who were huddled together in [a dirty frowsy room]8128-a dirty frowsy room , at the upper end of which was a raised platform railed off from the rest , with [a dock for [the prisoners]8130-the prisoners on the left hand against the wall]8129-a dock for the prisoners on the left hand against the wall , a box for [the witnesses]8131-the witnesses in the middle , and a desk for [the magistrates on the right]8132-the magistrates on the right ; [the awful locality]8133-the awful locality last named , being screened off by a partition which concealed the bench from the common gaze , and left [the vulgar]8134-the vulgar to imagine if [they]8134-the vulgar could the full majesty of justice . There were only [a couple of women in [the dock]8136-the dock , who were nodding to [[their]8135-a couple of women in the dock , who were nodding to their admiring friends admiring friends]8137-their admiring friends]8135-a couple of women in the dock , who were nodding to their admiring friends , while [the clerk]789-the clerk read some depositions to [a couple of [policemen]8140-policemen]8139-a couple of policemen and [a man in plain clothes who leant over the table]8141-a man in plain clothes who leant over the table . [A jailer]8142-a jailer stood reclining against the dock - rail , tapping [his]8142-a jailer nose listlessly with a large key , except when [he]8142-a jailer repressed an undue tendency to conversation among [the idlers]8143-the idlers , by proclaiming silence ; or looked sternly up to bid [some woman]8144-some woman '[3630-yer'll] Take [that baby]3633-that baby out , ' when the gravity of justice was disturbed by feeble cries , half - smothered in [the mother]6495-the mother 's shawl , from [some meagre infant]8146-some meagre infant . [The room]432-the room smelt close and unwholesome ; the walls were dirt - discoloured ; and the ceiling blackened . There was an old smoky bust over the mantel - shelf , and a dusty clock above [the dock]8136-the dock - the only thing present , that seemed to go on as it ought ; for depravity , or poverty , or an habitual acquaintance with both , had left a taint on all the animate matter , hardly less unpleasant than the thick greasy scum on every inanimate object that frowned upon it . [Noah]134-noah looked eagerly about [him]134-noah for [the Dodger]5121-the dodger ; but although there were [several women who would have done very well for [that distinguished character]8151-that distinguished character 's mother or [sister]8152-sister]8150-several women who would have done very well for that distinguished character 's mother or sister , and [more than one man who might be supposed to bear a strong resemblance to [[his]8142-a jailer father]426-his father]8153-more than one man who might be supposed to bear a strong resemblance to his father , [nobody]354-nobody at all answering the description given [him]134-noah of [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins was to be seen . [He]134-noah waited in a state of much suspense and uncertainty until [the women , being committed for trial]8156-the women , being committed for trial , went flaunting out ; and then was quickly relieved by the appearance of [another prisoner who [he]134-noah felt at once could be no other than the object of [his]134-noah visit]8157-another prisoner who he felt at once could be no other than the object of his visit . It was indeed [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins , who , shuffling into [the office]4687-the office with the big coat sleeves tucked up as usual , [his]172-mr. dawkins left hand in [his]172-mr. dawkins pocket , and [his]172-mr. dawkins hat in [his]172-mr. dawkins right hand , preceded [the jailer]8159-the jailer , with a rolling gait altogether indescribable , and , taking [his]172-mr. dawkins place in [the dock]8136-the dock , requested in an audible voice to know what [he]172-mr. dawkins was placed in that '[3630-yer'll] ere disgraceful sitivation for . ' Hold [your]0-i tongue , will [you]0-i ? '[8159-the jailer] said [the jailer]8159-the jailer . ' [I]8159-the jailer 'm[8159-the jailer] [an Englishman]3635-an englishman , ai n't [I]0-i ? ' rejoined [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[0-i] Where are [[my]0-i priwileges]3636-my priwileges ? ' '[0-i] [You]0-i 'll get [your]0-i privileges soon enough , ' retorted [the jailer]8159-the jailer , '[0-i] and pepper with 'em . '[172-mr. dawkins] ' [We]8163-we 'll see wot [the Secretary of State for the Home Affairs]8164-the secretary of state for the home affairs has got to say to [the beaks]8165-the beaks , if [I]172-mr. dawkins do n't , '[172-mr. dawkins] replied [Mr. Dawkins]172-mr. dawkins . ' Now then ! Wot is this here business ? [I]172-mr. dawkins shall thank [the madg'strates]8166-the madg'strates to dispose of this here little affair , and not to keep [me]172-mr. dawkins while [they]8166-the madg'strates read the paper , for [I]172-mr. dawkins 've got an appointment with [a genelman in [the City]6263-the city]8167-a genelman in the city , and as [I]172-mr. dawkins am [a man of [my]172-mr. dawkins word]8169-a man of my word and [wery]8170-wery punctual in business matters , [he]8167-a genelman in the city 'll go away if [I]172-mr. dawkins ai n't there to [my]172-mr. dawkins time , and then pr'aps ther wo n't be an action for damage against [them]8166-the madg'strates as kep [me]172-mr. dawkins away . Oh no , certainly not ! '[172-mr. dawkins] At this point , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , with a show of being very particular with a view to proceedings to be had thereafter , desired [the jailer]8159-the jailer to communicate ' the names of [them]8166-the madg'strates two files as was on the bench . '[8159-the jailer] Which so tickled [the spectators]3639-the spectators , that [they]3639-the spectators laughed almost as heartily as [Master Bates]179-master bates could have done if [he]179-master bates had heard the request . ' Silence there ! '[8159-the jailer] cried [the jailer]8159-the jailer . ' What is this ? '[3641-one of the magistrates] inquired [one of [the magistrates]4703-the magistrates]3641-one of the magistrates . ' A pick - pocketing case , [your]8159-the jailer worship . '[3641-one of the magistrates] ' Has [the boy]437-the boy ever been [here]351-here before ? '[8159-the jailer] ' [He]437-the boy ought to have been , a many times , '[8159-the jailer] replied [the jailer]8159-the jailer . ' [He]437-the boy has been pretty well everywhere else . [I]8159-the jailer know [him]437-the boy well , [[your]8159-the jailer worship]587-your worship . '[8159-the jailer] ' Oh ! [you]5843-the artful know [me]5843-the artful , do [you]5843-the artful ? '[5843-the artful] cried [the Artful]5843-the artful , making a note of the statement . ' [Wery]8174-wery good . That 's a case of deformation of character , any way . '[5843-the artful] Here there was another laugh , and another cry of silence . ' Now then , where are [the witnesses]8131-the witnesses ? '[789-the clerk] said [the clerk]789-the clerk . ' Ah ! that 's right , '[5121-the dodger] added [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . ' Where are [they]8131-the witnesses ? [I]5121-the dodger should like to see 'em[5121-the dodger] . ' This wish was immediately gratified , for [a policeman]8176-a policeman stepped forward who had seen [the prisoner]1185-the prisoner attempt the pocket of [an unknown gentleman in a crowd]8178-an unknown gentleman in a crowd , and indeed take a handkerchief therefrom , which , being a very old one , [he]8176-a policeman deliberately put back again , after trying it on [his]8176-a policeman own countenance . For this reason , [he]8176-a policeman took [the Dodger]176-the dodger into [custody]8179-custody as soon as [he]8176-a policeman could get near [him]8176-a policeman , and [the said Dodger]8180-the said dodger , being searched , had upon [his]8180-the said dodger person a silver snuff - box , with [the owner]3590-the owner 's name engraved upon the lid . [This gentleman]1187-this gentleman had been discovered on reference to [the Court Guide]8183-the court guide , and being then and there present , swore that the snuff - box was [his]8180-the said dodger , and that [he]8180-the said dodger had missed it on the previous day , the moment [he]8180-the said dodger had disengaged [himself]8180-the said dodger from [the crowd]5297-the crowd before referred to . [He]8180-the said dodger had also remarked [a young gentleman in the throng]8185-a young gentleman in the throng , particularly active in making [his]8185-a young gentleman in the throng way about , and [that young gentleman]4842-that young gentleman was [the prisoner before [him]8185-a young gentleman in the throng]8187-the prisoner before him . '[5121-the dodger] Have [you]3647-you anything to ask [this witness]3648-this witness , [boy]4619-boy ? ' said [the magistrate]4680-the magistrate . '[4619-boy] [I]0-i would n't abase [myself]0-i by descending to hold no conversation with [him]3648-this witness , ' replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger . '[0-i] Have [you]3647-you anything to say at all ? ' '[3647-you] Do [you]3647-you hear [[his]3648-this witness worship]1148-his worship ask if [you]3647-you 've anything to say ? ' inquired [the jailer]8159-the jailer , nudging [the silent Dodger]8191-the silent dodger with [his]8159-the jailer elbow . '[0-i] [I]0-i beg [your]3647-you pardon , ' said [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , looking up with an air of abstraction . '[0-i] Did [you]3647-you redress [yourself]3647-you to [me]0-i , [[my]0-i man]555-my man ? ' '[3647-you] [I]0-i never see [such an out - and - out young wagabond]3652-such an out - and - out young wagabond , [[your]3647-you worship]587-your worship , ' observed [the officer]5322-the officer with a grin . '[587-your worship] Do [you]3647-you mean to say anything , [you]3647-you [young shaver]3654-young shaver ? ' '[3647-you] No , ' replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , '[587-your worship] not here , for this ai n't [the shop]675-the shop for justice : besides which , [[my]0-i attorney]3656-my attorney is a - breakfasting this morning with [the Wice President of the House of Commons]3657-the wice president of the house of commons ; but [I]0-i shall have something to say elsewhere , and so will [he]3657-the wice president of the house of commons , and so will [a wery numerous and ' spectable circle of acquaintance]8195-a wery numerous and ' spectable circle of acquaintance as'll make [them]3658-they beaks wish [they]3658-they 'd never been born , or that [they]3658-they 'd got [[their]3658-they footmen]8196-their footmen to hang 'em[8195-a wery numerous and ' spectable circle of acquaintance] up to [their]3658-they own hat - pegs , afore [they]3658-they let ['em]8197-'em come out this morning to try it on upon [me]789-the clerk . [I]789-the clerk 'll - '[789-the clerk] ' There ! [He]3657-the wice president of the house of commons 's fully committed ! '[789-the clerk] interposed [the clerk]789-the clerk . ' Take [him]3657-the wice president of the house of commons away . '[789-the clerk] ' Come on , '[8159-the jailer] said [the jailer]8159-the jailer . ' Oh ah ! [I]5121-the dodger 'll come on , '[5121-the dodger] replied [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , brushing [his]5121-the dodger hat with the palm of [his]5121-the dodger hand . ' Ah ! to [the Bench]8198-the bench it 's no use [your]8159-the jailer looking frightened ; [I]5121-the dodger wo n't show [you]8159-the jailer no mercy , not a ha'porth of it . [You]8159-the jailer 'll pay for this , [[my]5121-the dodger fine fellers]8199-my fine fellers . [I]5121-the dodger would n't be [you]8159-the jailer for something ! [I]5121-the dodger would n't go free , now , if [you]8159-the jailer was to fall down on [your]8159-the jailer knees and ask [me]5121-the dodger . Here , carry [me]5121-the dodger off to [prison]760-prison ! Take [me]5121-the dodger away ! '[5121-the dodger] With these last words , [the Dodger]5121-the dodger suffered [himself]5121-the dodger to be led off by the collar ; threatening , till [he]5121-the dodger got into [the yard]4955-the yard , to make a parliamentary business of it ; and then grinning in [the officer]5322-the officer 's face , with great glee and self - approval . Having seen [him]5121-the dodger locked up by [himself]5121-the dodger in [a little cell]3665-a little cell , [Noah]134-noah made the best of [his]134-noah way back to where [he]134-noah had left [Master Bates]179-master bates . After waiting [here]351-here some time , [he]134-noah was joined by [that young gentleman]4842-that young gentleman , who had prudently abstained from showing [himself]4842-that young gentleman until [he]4842-that young gentleman had looked carefully abroad from a snug retreat , and ascertained that [[his]4842-that young gentleman new friend]5104-his new friend had not been followed by [any impertinent person]3669-any impertinent person . [The two]5363-the two hastened back together , to bear to [Mr. Fagin]174-fagin the animating news that [the Dodger]5121-the dodger was doing full justice to [his]5121-the dodger bringing - up , and establishing for [himself]5121-the dodger a glorious reputation . [CHAPTER XLIV]282-chapter xliv THE TIME ARRIVES FOR [NANCY]127-nancy TO REDEEM [HER]127-nancy PLEDGE TO [ROSE MAYLIE]261-rose . [SHE]127-nancy FAILS . Adept as [she]127-nancy was , in all the arts of cunning and dissimulation , [the girl Nancy]3672-the girl nancy could not wholly conceal the effect which the knowledge of the step [she]127-nancy had taken , wrought upon [her]127-nancy mind . [She]127-nancy remembered that both [the crafty Jew]3673-the crafty jew and [the brutal Sikes]161-sikes had confided to [her]127-nancy schemes , which had been hidden from all others : in the full confidence that [she]127-nancy was trustworthy and beyond the reach of [their]5363-the two suspicion . Vile as those schemes were , desperate as were [their originators]3674-their originators , and bitter as were [her]127-nancy feelings towards [Fagin]174-fagin , who had led [her]127-nancy , step by step , deeper and deeper down into an abyss of crime and misery , whence was no escape ; still , there were times when , even towards [him]174-fagin , [she]127-nancy felt some relenting , lest [her]127-nancy disclosure should bring [him]174-fagin within the iron grasp [he]174-fagin had so long eluded , and [he]174-fagin should fall at last - richly as [he]174-fagin merited such a fate - by [her]127-nancy hand . But , these were the mere wanderings of a mind unable wholly to detach itself from [old companions]3675-old companions and [associations]3676-associations , though enabled to fix itself steadily on one object , and resolved not to be turned aside by any consideration . [Her]127-nancy fears for [Sikes]161-sikes would have been more powerful inducements to recoil while there was yet time ; but [she]127-nancy had stipulated that [her]127-nancy secret should be rigidly kept , [she]127-nancy had dropped no clue which could lead to [his]161-sikes discovery , [she]127-nancy had refused , even for [his]161-sikes sake , a refuge from all the guilt and wretchedness that encompasses [her]127-nancy - and what more could [she]127-nancy do ! [She]127-nancy was resolved . Though all [her]127-nancy mental struggles terminated in this conclusion , [they]3677-they forced [themselves]3677-they upon [her]127-nancy , again and again , and left [their]3677-they traces too . [She]127-nancy grew pale and thin , even within a few days . At times , [she]127-nancy took no heed of what was passing before [her]127-nancy , or no part in conversations where once , [she]127-nancy would have been the loudest . At other times , [she]127-nancy laughed without merriment , and was noisy without a moment afterwards - [she]127-nancy sat silent and dejected , brooding with [her]127-nancy head upon [her]127-nancy hands , while the very effort by which [she]127-nancy roused [herself]127-nancy , told , more forcibly than even these indications , that [she]127-nancy was ill at ease , and that [her]127-nancy thoughts were occupied with matters very different and distant from those in the course of discussion by [[her]127-nancy companions]3678-her companions . It was Sunday night , and the bell of [the nearest church]3679-the nearest church struck the hour . [Sikes]161-sikes and [the Jew]1006-the jew were talking , but [they]3681-they paused to listen . [The girl]5742-the girl looked up from the low seat on which [she]5742-the girl crouched , and listened too . Eleven . ' An hour this side of midnight , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , raising the blind to look out and returning to [his]161-sikes seat . ' Dark and heavy it is too . A good night for business this . '[161-sikes] ' Ah ! '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin . ' What a pity , [Bill]161-sikes , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , that there 's none quite ready to be done . '[174-fagin] ' [You]0-i 're[161-sikes] right for once , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes gruffly . '[174-fagin] It is a pity , for [I]0-i 'm in the humour too . '[174-fagin] [Fagin]174-fagin sighed , and shook [his]174-fagin head despondingly . ' [We]8202-we must make up for lost time when [we]8202-we 've got things into [a good train]8203-a good train . That 's all [I]161-sikes know , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes . ' That 's the way to talk , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin , venturing to pat [him]0-i on the shoulder . ' It does [me]0-i good to hear [you]0-i . '[0-i] ' Does [you]174-fagin good , does it ! '[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Well , so be it . '[161-sikes] ' Ha ! ha ! ha ! '[174-fagin] laughed [Fagin]174-fagin , as if [he]174-fagin were relieved by even this concession . ' [You]0-i 're[0-i] like [yourself]0-i to - night , [Bill]161-sikes . Quite like [yourself]0-i . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't feel like [myself]0-i when [you]174-fagin lay that withered old claw on [my]0-i shoulder , so take it away , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , casting off [the Jew]1006-the jew 's hand . '[161-sikes] It make [you]161-sikes nervous , [Bill]161-sikes , - reminds [you]161-sikes of being nabbed , does it ? ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , determined not to be offended . '[161-sikes] Reminds [me]0-i of being nabbed by the devil , ' returned [Sikes]161-sikes . '[161-sikes] There never was [another man with such a face as yours]3683-another man with such a face as yours , unless it was [[your]0-i father]6291-your father , and [I]0-i suppose [he]6291-your father is singeing [his]6291-your father grizzled red beard by this time , unless [you]0-i came straight from [the old ' un]8206-the old ' un without [any father]8207-any father at all betwixt [you]0-i ; which [I]174-fagin should n't wonder at , a bit . '[174-fagin] [Fagin]174-fagin offered no reply to this compliment : but , pulling [Sikes]161-sikes by the sleeve , pointed [his]174-fagin finger towards [Nancy]127-nancy , who had taken advantage of the foregoing conversation to put on [her]127-nancy bonnet , and was now leaving [the room]432-the room . ' Hallo ! '[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]161-sikes . ' [Nance]127-nancy . Where 's [the gal]8208-the gal going to at this time of night ? '[161-sikes] ' Not far . '[174-fagin] ' What answer 's that ? '[161-sikes] retorted [Sikes]161-sikes . ' Do [you]5742-the girl hear [me]161-sikes ? '[161-sikes] ' [I]5742-the girl do n't know where , '[5742-the girl] replied [the girl]5742-the girl . ' Then [I]161-sikes do , '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , more in the spirit of obstinacy than because [he]161-sikes had any real objection to [the girl]5742-the girl going where [she]5742-the girl listed . ' Nowhere . Sit down . '[161-sikes] ' [I]161-sikes 'm[161-sikes] not well . [I]0-i told [you]161-sikes that before , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [I]0-i want a breath of air . ' '[0-i] Put [your]5742-the girl head out of the winder , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes . '[5742-the girl] There 's not enough there , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [I]0-i want it in [the street]353-the street . ' '[0-i] Then [you]5742-the girl wo n't have it , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes . With which assurance [he]161-sikes rose , locked the door , took the key out , and pulling [her]5742-the girl bonnet from [her]5742-the girl head , flung it up to the top of an old press . '[5742-the girl] There , ' said [the robber]1469-the robber . '[5742-the girl] Now stop quietly where [you]5742-the girl are , will [you]5742-the girl ? ' '[5742-the girl] It 's not such a matter as a bonnet would keep [me]0-i , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl turning very pale . '[5742-the girl] What do [you]161-sikes mean , [Bill]161-sikes ? Do [you]161-sikes know what [you]161-sikes 're doing ? '[161-sikes] ' Know what [I]161-sikes 'm[161-sikes] - Oh ! ' cried [Sikes]161-sikes , turning to [Fagin]174-fagin , '[3689-she] [she]3689-she 's out of [her]3689-she senses , [you]5742-the girl know , or [she]3689-she dare n't talk to [me]0-i in that way . ' '[3689-she] [You]161-sikes 'll drive [me]0-i on the something desperate , ' muttered [the girl]5742-the girl placing both hands upon [her]5742-the girl breast , as though to keep down by force some violent outbreak . '[161-sikes] Let [me]0-i go , will [you]5742-the girl , - this minute - this instant . ' '[5742-the girl] No ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[5742-the girl] Tell [him]3690-him to let [me]0-i go , [Fagin]174-fagin . [He]3690-him had better . It 'll be better for [him]3690-him . Do [you]5742-the girl hear [me]0-i ? ' cried [Nancy]127-nancy stamping [her]127-nancy foot upon the ground . '[5742-the girl] Hear [you]5742-the girl ! ' repeated [Sikes]161-sikes turning round in [his]161-sikes chair to confront [her]5742-the girl . '[5742-the girl] Aye ! And if [I]0-i hear [you]5742-the girl for half a minute longer , the dog shall have such a grip on [your]5742-the girl throat as'll tear some of that screaming voice out . Wot has come over [you]5742-the girl , [[you]5742-the girl jade]3691-you jade ! Wot is it ? ' '[0-i] Let [me]0-i go , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl with great earnestness ; then sitting [herself]5742-the girl down on the floor , before the door , [she]5742-the girl said , '[0-i] [Bill]161-sikes , let [me]0-i go ; [you]161-sikes do n't know what [you]161-sikes are doing . [You]161-sikes do n't , indeed . For only one hour - do - do ! ' '[161-sikes] Cut [my]0-i limbs off one by one ! ' cried [Sikes]161-sikes , seizing [her]5742-the girl roughly by the arm , '[161-sikes] If [I]0-i do n't think [the gal]8208-the gal 's stark raving mad . Get up . ' '[161-sikes] Not till [you]161-sikes let [me]0-i go - not till [you]161-sikes let [me]0-i go - Never - never ! ' screamed [the girl]5742-the girl . [Sikes]161-sikes looked on , for a minute , watching [his]161-sikes opportunity , and suddenly pinioning [her]5742-the girl hands dragged [her]5742-the girl , struggling and wrestling with [him]161-sikes by the way , into [a small room]8216-a small room adjoining , where [he]161-sikes sat [himself]161-sikes on a bench , and thrusting [her]5742-the girl into a chair , held [her]5742-the girl down by force . [She]5742-the girl struggled and implored by turns until twelve o'clock had struck , and then , wearied and exhausted , ceased to contest the point any further . With a caution , backed by many oaths , to make no more efforts to go out that night , [Sikes]161-sikes left [her]5742-the girl to recover at leisure and rejoined [Fagin]174-fagin . '[161-sikes] Whew ! ' said [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker wiping the perspiration from [his]174-fagin face . '[161-sikes] Wot [a precious strange gal that is]3693-a precious strange gal that is ! ' '[161-sikes] [You]161-sikes may say that , [Bill]161-sikes , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin thoughtfully . '[161-sikes] [You]161-sikes may say that . ' '[161-sikes] Wot did [she]3694-her take it into [her]3694-her head to go out to - night for , do [you]3695-you think ? ' asked [Sikes]161-sikes . '[3694-her] Come ; [you]3695-you should know [her]3694-her better than [me]0-i . Wot does it mean ? ' '[2889-woman] Obstinacy ; [woman]2889-woman 's obstinacy , [I]0-i suppose , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . ' '[0-i] Well , [I]0-i suppose it is , ' growled [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] [I]0-i thought [I]0-i had tamed [her]3694-her , but [she]3694-her 's as bad as ever . ' '[3694-her] Worse , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin thoughtfully . '[3694-her] [I]0-i never knew [her]3694-her like this , for such a little cause . ' '[0-i] Nor [I]0-i , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] [I]0-i think [she]3694-her 's got a touch of that fever in [her]3694-her blood yet , and it wo n't come out - eh ? ' '[0-i] Like enough . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i 'll let [her]3694-her a little blood , without troubling [the doctor]5019-the doctor , if [she]3694-her 's took that way again , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . [Fagin]174-fagin nodded an expressive approval of this mode of treatment . '[3694-her] [She]3694-her was hanging about [me]0-i all day , and night too , when [I]0-i was stretched on [my]0-i back ; and [you]0-i , like a blackhearted wolf as [you]0-i are , kept [yourself]0-i aloof , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] [We]3699-we was poor too , all the time , and [I]0-i think , one way or other , it 's worried and fretted [her]3694-her ; and that being shut up here so long has made [her]3694-her restless - eh ? ' '[3694-her] That 's it , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' replied [the Jew]1006-the jew in a whisper . '[3694-her] Hush ! ' As [he]1006-the jew uttered these words , [the girl]5742-the girl [herself]5742-the girl appeared and resumed [her]5742-the girl former seat . [Her]5742-the girl eyes were swollen and red ; [she]5742-the girl rocked [herself]5742-the girl to and fro ; tossed [her]5742-the girl head ; and , after a little time , burst out laughing . '[3694-her] Why , now [she]3694-her 's on the other tack ! ' exclaimed [Sikes]161-sikes , turning a look of excessive surprise on [[his]161-sikes companion]4727-his companion . [Fagin]174-fagin nodded to [him]161-sikes to take no further notice just then ; and , in a few minutes , [the girl]5742-the girl subsided into [her]5742-the girl accustomed demeanour . Whispering [Sikes]161-sikes that there was no fear of [her]5742-the girl relapsing , [Fagin]174-fagin took up [his]174-fagin hat and bade [him]161-sikes good - night . [He]174-fagin paused when [he]174-fagin reached [the room]432-the room - door , and looking round , asked if [somebody]5443-somebody would light [him]3694-her down [the dark stairs]8224-the dark stairs . '[3694-her] Light [him]3694-her down , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , who was filling [his]161-sikes pipe . '[3694-her] It 's a pity [he]3694-her should break [his]3694-her neck [himself]3694-her , and disappoint [the sight - seers]3701-the sight - seers . Show [him]3694-her a light . ' [Nancy]127-nancy followed [the old man]5173-the old man [downstairs]681-downstairs , with a candle . When [they]8227-they reached [the passage]5150-the passage , [he]5173-the old man laid [his]5173-the old man finger on [his]5173-the old man lip , and drawing close to [the girl]5742-the girl , said , in a whisper . '[3694-her] What is it , [Nancy]127-nancy , [dear]769-dear ? ' '[127-nancy] What do [you]3703-you mean ? ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl , in the same tone . '[3703-you] The reason of all this , ' replied [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3703-you] If [he]3694-her ' - [he]5173-the old man pointed with [his]5173-the old man skinny fore - finger up the stairs - '[127-nancy] is so hard with [you]127-nancy [he]3694-her 's [a brute]916-a brute , [Nance]127-nancy , [a brute - beast]3705-a brute - beast , why do n't [you]127-nancy - ' '[127-nancy] Well ? ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , as [Fagin]174-fagin paused , with [his]174-fagin mouth almost touching [her]5742-the girl ear , and [his]174-fagin eyes looking into [hers]5742-the girl . '[127-nancy] No matter just now . [We]3706-we 'll talk of this again . [You]127-nancy have [a friend in [me]0-i]3707-a friend in me , [Nance]127-nancy ; [a staunch friend]3708-a staunch friend . [I]0-i have the means at hand , quiet and close . If [you]127-nancy want revenge on those that treat [you]127-nancy like a dog - like a dog ! worse than [his]3694-her dog , for [he]3694-her humours [him]3694-her sometimes - come to [me]0-i . [I]0-i say , come to [me]0-i . [He]3694-her is [the mere hound of a day]3709-the mere hound of a day , but [you]127-nancy know [me]0-i of old , [Nance]127-nancy . ' '[127-nancy] [I]0-i know [you]127-nancy well , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl , without manifesting the least emotion . '[0-i] Good - night . ' [She]5742-the girl shrank back , as [Fagin]174-fagin offered to lay [his]174-fagin hand on [hers]5742-the girl , but said good - night again , in a steady voice , and , answering [his]174-fagin parting look with a nod of intelligence , closed the door between [them]8233-them . [Fagin]174-fagin walked towards [[his]174-fagin home]1675-his home , intent upon the thoughts that were working within [his]174-fagin brain . [He]174-fagin had conceived the idea - not from what had just passed though that had tended to confirm [him]174-fagin , but slowly and by degrees - that [Nancy]127-nancy , wearied of [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker 's brutality , had conceived an attachment for [some new friend]8236-some new friend . [Her]127-nancy altered manner , [her]127-nancy repeated absences from [home]4804-home alone , [her]127-nancy comparative indifference to the interests of the gang for which [she]127-nancy had once been so zealous , and , added to these , [her]127-nancy desperate impatience to leave [home]4804-home that night at a particular hour , all favoured the supposition , and rendered it , to [him]174-fagin at least , almost matter of certainty . The object of this new liking was not among [[his]174-fagin myrmidons]8239-his myrmidons . [He]174-fagin would be a valuable acquisition with [such an assistant as [Nancy]127-nancy]8240-such an assistant as nancy , and must thus [Fagin]174-fagin argued be secured without delay . There was another , and a darker object , to be gained . [Sikes]161-sikes knew too much , and [his]161-sikes ruffian taunts had not galled [Fagin]174-fagin the less , because the wounds were hidden . [The girl]5742-the girl must know , well , that if [she]5742-the girl shook [him]3711-him off , [she]5742-the girl could never be safe from [his]3711-him fury , and that it would be surely wreaked - to the maiming of limbs , or perhaps the loss of life - on the object of [her]5742-the girl more recent fancy . '[127-nancy] With a little persuasion , ' thought [Fagin]174-fagin , '[127-nancy] what more likely than that [she]3710-she would consent to poison [him]3711-him ? [Women]5143-women have done such things , and worse , to secure the same object before now . There would be [the dangerous villain]3713-the dangerous villain : [the man [I]0-i hate]3714-the man i hate : gone ; another secured in [his]3711-him place ; and [my]0-i influence over [the girl]5742-the girl , with a knowledge of this crime to back it , unlimited . ' These things passed through the mind of [Fagin]174-fagin , during the short time [he]174-fagin sat alone , in [[the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker 's room]8243-the housebreaker 's room ; and with [them]8244-them uppermost in [his]174-fagin thoughts , [he]174-fagin had taken the opportunity afterwards afforded [him]174-fagin , of sounding [the girl]5742-the girl in the broken hints [he]174-fagin threw out at parting . There was no expression of surprise , no assumption of an inability to understand [his]174-fagin meaning . [The girl]5742-the girl clearly comprehended it . [Her]5742-the girl glance at parting showed that . But perhaps [she]5742-the girl would recoil from a plot to take the life of [Sikes]161-sikes , and that was one of the chief ends to be attained . '[0-i] How , ' thought [Fagin]174-fagin , as [he]174-fagin crept homeward , '[0-i] can [I]0-i increase [my]0-i influence with [her]5742-the girl ? What new power can [I]0-i acquire ? ' Such brains are fertile in expedients . If , without extracting a confession from [herself]5742-the girl , [he]174-fagin laid a watch , discovered the object of [her]5742-the girl altered regard , and threatened to reveal the whole history to [Sikes]161-sikes of whom [she]5742-the girl stood in no common fear unless [she]5742-the girl entered into [his]174-fagin designs , could [he]174-fagin not secure [her]5742-the girl compliance ? '[0-i] [I]0-i can , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , almost aloud . '[0-i] [She]5742-the girl durst not refuse [me]0-i then . Not for [her]5742-the girl life , not for [her]5742-the girl life ! [I]0-i have it all . The means are ready , and shall be set to work . [I]0-i shall have [you]5742-the girl yet ! ' [He]174-fagin cast back a dark look , and a threatening motion of the hand , towards the spot where [he]174-fagin had left [the bolder villain]8247-the bolder villain ; and went on [his]174-fagin way : busying [his]174-fagin bony hands in the folds of [his]174-fagin tattered garment , which [he]174-fagin wrenched tightly in [his]174-fagin grasp , as though there were [a hated enemy]8248-a hated enemy crushed with every motion of [his]174-fagin fingers . [CHAPTER XLV NOAH CLAYPOLE]134-noah IS EMPLOYED BY [FAGIN]174-fagin ON [A SECRET MISSION]8249-a secret mission [The old man]5173-the old man was up , betimes , next morning , and waited impatiently for the appearance of [[his]5173-the old man new associate]8251-his new associate , who after a delay that seemed interminable , at length presented [himself]8251-his new associate , and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast . '[279-mr. bolter] [Bolter]279-mr. bolter , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , drawing up a chair and seating [himself]174-fagin opposite [Morris Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[279-mr. bolter] Well , here [I]0-i am , ' returned [Noah]134-noah . '[0-i] What 's the matter ? Do n't [yer]3716-yer ask [me]0-i to do anything till [I]0-i have done eating . That 's a great fault in [this place]2280-this place . [Yer]3716-yer never get time enough over [yer]3716-yer meals . ' '[3716-yer] [You]3716-yer can talk as [you]3716-yer eat , ca n't [you]3716-yer ? ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , cursing [[his]174-fagin dear young friend]8252-his dear young friend 's greediness from the very bottom of [his]174-fagin heart . '[3716-yer] Oh yes , [I]0-i can talk . [I]0-i get on better when [I]0-i talk , ' said [Noah]134-noah , cutting a monstrous slice of bread . '[0-i] Where 's [Charlotte]158-charlotte ? ' '[158-charlotte] Out , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin . '[158-charlotte] [I]0-i sent [her]158-charlotte out this morning with [the other young woman]3718-the other young woman , because [I]0-i wanted [us]3719-us to be alone . ' '[0-i] Oh ! ' said [Noah]134-noah . '[0-i] [I]0-i wish [yer'd]3720-yer ordered [her]158-charlotte to make some buttered toast first . Well . Talk away . [Yer]3720-yer wo n't interrupt [me]0-i . ' There seemed , indeed , no great fear of anything interrupting [him]134-noah , as [he]134-noah had evidently sat down with a determination to do a great deal of business . '[3720-yer] [You]3720-yer did well yesterday , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3720-yer] Beautiful ! Six shillings and ninepence halfpenny on the very first day ! [The kinchin lay]3556-the kinchin lay will be a fortune to [you]3720-yer . ' '[3556-the kinchin lay] Do n't [you]3720-yer forget to add three pint - pots and a milk - can , ' said [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . '[3720-yer] No , no , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear . The pint - pots were great strokes of genius : but the milk - can was a perfect masterpiece . ' '[3724-a beginner] Pretty well , [I]0-i think , for [a beginner]3724-a beginner , ' remarked [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter complacently . '[0-i] The pots [I]0-i took off airy railings , and the milk - can was standing by itself outside [a public - house]1927-a public - house . [I]0-i thought it might get rusty with the rain , or catch cold , [yer]3720-yer know . Eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' [Fagin]174-fagin affected to laugh very heartily ; and [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter having had [his]279-mr. bolter laugh out , took a series of large bites , which finished [his]279-mr. bolter first hunk of bread and butter , and assisted [himself]279-mr. bolter to a second . '[0-i] [I]0-i want [you]0-i , [Bolter]279-mr. bolter , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , leaning over the table , '[0-i] to do a piece of work for [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , that needs great care and caution . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i say , ' rejoined [Bolter]279-mr. bolter , '[0-i] do n't [yer]3720-yer go shoving [me]0-i into danger , or sending [me]0-i any more o ' [[yer]3720-yer police - offices]8253-yer police - offices . That do n't suit [me]3720-yer , that do n't ; and so [I]3720-yer tell [yer]3720-yer . '[3720-yer] ' That 's not the smallest danger in it - not the very smallest , '[1006-the jew] said [the Jew]1006-the jew ; ' it 's only to dodge [a woman]6715-a woman . '[1006-the jew] ' [An old woman]447-an old woman ? '[279-mr. bolter] demanded [Mr. Bolter]279-mr. bolter . ' [A young one]8256-a young one , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin . ' [I]279-mr. bolter can do that pretty well , [I]279-mr. bolter know , '[279-mr. bolter] said [Bolter]279-mr. bolter . ' [I]279-mr. bolter was [a regular cunning sneak]8257-a regular cunning sneak when [I]279-mr. bolter was at [school]8258-school . What am [I]279-mr. bolter to dodge [her]6715-a woman for ? Not to - '[279-mr. bolter] ' Not to do anything , but to tell [me]174-fagin where [she]6715-a woman goes , who [she]6715-a woman sees , and , if possible , what [she]6715-a woman says ; to remember [the street]353-the street , if it is [a street]8260-a street , or [the house]4595-the house , if it is [a house]1941-a house ; and to bring [me]174-fagin back all the information [you]3728-his employer can . '[174-fagin] ' What 'll [yer]134-noah give [me]134-noah ? '[134-noah] asked [Noah]134-noah , setting down [his]134-noah cup , and looking [[his]134-noah employer]3728-his employer , eagerly , in the face . ' If [you]134-noah do it well , a pound , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear . One pound , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , wishing to interest [him]134-noah in the scent as much as possible . ' And that 's what [I]174-fagin never gave yet , for any job of work where there was n't valuable consideration to be gained . '[174-fagin] ' Who is [she]8264-she ? '[134-noah] inquired [Noah]134-noah . ' [One of [us]8266-us]6139-one of us . '[134-noah] ' Oh [Lor]137-lor ! '[134-noah] cried [Noah]134-noah , curling up [his]134-noah nose . ' [Yer]134-noah doubtful of [her]8264-she , are [yer]134-noah ? '[134-noah] ' [She]8264-she has found out [some new friends]8267-some new friends , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , and [I]174-fagin must know who [they]8267-some new friends are , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin . ' [I]134-noah see , '[134-noah] said [Noah]134-noah . ' Just to have the pleasure of knowing [them]8267-some new friends , if [they]8267-some new friends 're[134-noah] [respectable people]3729-respectable people , eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! [I]0-i 'm [[your]174-fagin man]1955-your man . '[0-i] ' [I]174-fagin knew [you]134-noah would be , '[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]174-fagin , elated by the success of [his]174-fagin proposal . ' Of course , of course , '[134-noah] replied [Noah]134-noah . ' Where is [she]8270-she ? Where am [I]134-noah to wait for [her]8270-she ? Where am [I]134-noah to go ? '[134-noah] ' All that , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear , [you]134-noah shall hear from [me]174-fagin . [I]174-fagin 'll point [her]8270-she out at the proper time , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin . ' [You]134-noah keep ready , and leave the rest to [me]174-fagin . '[174-fagin] That night , and the next , and the next again , [the spy]3730-the spy sat booted and equipped in [[his]3730-the spy carter]3731-his carter 's dress : ready to turn out at a word from [Fagin]174-fagin . Six nights passed - six long weary nights - and on each , [Fagin]174-fagin came [home]4804-home with a disappointed face , and briefly intimated that it was not yet time . On the seventh , [he]174-fagin returned earlier , and with an exultation [he]174-fagin could not conceal . It was Sunday . ' [She]8270-she goes abroad to - night , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , ' and on the right errand , [I]174-fagin 'm[174-fagin] sure ; for [she]3733-she has been alone all day , and [the man [she]3733-she is afraid of]3734-the man she is afraid of will not be back much before daybreak . Come with [me]0-i . Quick ! ' [Noah]134-noah started up without saying a word ; for [the Jew]1006-the jew was in a state of such intense excitement that it infected [him]134-noah . [They]8273-they left [the house]4595-the house stealthily , and hurrying through [a labyrinth of streets]8275-a labyrinth of streets , arrived at length before [a public - house]1927-a public - house , which [Noah]134-noah recognised as the same in which [he]134-noah had slept , on the night of [his]134-noah arrival in [London]3-london . It was past eleven o'clock , and the door was closed . It opened softly on its hinges as [Fagin]174-fagin gave a low whistle . [They]8273-they entered , without noise ; and the door was closed behind [them]8273-they . Scarcely venturing to whisper , but substituting dumb show for words , [Fagin]174-fagin , and [the young Jew who had admitted [them]8273-they]8277-the young jew who had admitted them , pointed out the pane of glass to [Noah]134-noah , and signed to [him]134-noah to climb up and observe [the person in [the adjoining room]8279-the adjoining room]8278-the person in the adjoining room . '[2127-the woman] Is that [the woman]2127-the woman ? ' [he]174-fagin asked , scarcely above [his]174-fagin breath . [Fagin]174-fagin nodded yes . '[2127-the woman] [I]0-i ca n't see [her]2127-the woman face well , ' whispered [Noah]134-noah . '[0-i] [She]2127-the woman is looking down , and the candle is behind [her]2127-the woman . ' Stay there , '[174-fagin] whispered [Fagin]174-fagin . [He]174-fagin signed to [Barney]195-barney , who withdrew . In an instant , [the lad]3736-the lad entered [the room]432-the room adjoining , and , under pretence of snuffing the candle , moved it in the required position , and , speaking to [the girl]5742-the girl , caused [her]5742-the girl to raise [her]5742-the girl face . ' [I]3730-the spy see [her]2127-the woman now , '[3730-the spy] cried [the spy]3730-the spy . ' Plainly ? '[3730-the spy] ' [I]3730-the spy should know [her]2127-the woman among [a thousand]8280-a thousand . '[3730-the spy] [He]3730-the spy hastily descended , as [the room]432-the room - door opened , and [the girl]5742-the girl came out . [Fagin]174-fagin drew [him]3730-the spy behind a small partition which was curtained off , and [they]3742-they held [their]3742-they breaths as [she]5742-the girl passed within a few feet of [their]3742-they place of concealment , and emerged by the door at which [they]3742-they had entered . ' Hist ! '[3743-the lad who held the door] cried [the lad who held the door]3743-the lad who held the door . ' Dow . '[3743-the lad who held the door] [Noah]134-noah exchanged a look with [Fagin]174-fagin , and darted out . ' To the left , '[3736-the lad] whispered [the lad]3736-the lad ; ' take the left had , and keep od the other side . '[3736-the lad] [He]3730-the spy did so ; and , by the light of the lamps , saw [the girl]5742-the girl 's retreating figure , already at some distance before [him]3730-the spy . [He]3730-the spy advanced as near as [he]3730-the spy considered prudent , and kept on the opposite side of [the street]353-the street , the better to observe [her]5742-the girl motions . [She]5742-the girl looked nervously round , twice or thrice , and once stopped to let [two men who were following close behind [her]5742-the girl]3747-two men who were following close behind her , pass on . [She]5742-the girl seemed to gather courage as [she]5742-the girl advanced , and to walk with a steadier and firmer step . [The spy]3730-the spy preserved the same relative distance between [them]3742-they , and followed : with [his]3730-the spy eye upon [her]5742-the girl . CHAPTER XLVI [THE APPOINTMENT KEPT The church]3749-the appointment kept the church clocks chimed three quarters past eleven , as [two figures]3750-two figures emerged on [London Bridge]81-london bridge . [One , which advanced with a swift and rapid step]3751-one , which advanced with a swift and rapid step , was that of [a woman who looked eagerly about [her]5742-the girl as though in quest of some expected object]3752-a woman who looked eagerly about her as though in quest of some expected object ; the other figure was that of [a man , who slunk along in the deepest shadow [he]3730-the spy could find , and , at some distance , accommodated [his]3730-the spy pace to [hers]5742-the girl]3753-a man , who slunk along in the deepest shadow he could find , and , at some distance , accommodated his pace to hers : stopping when [she]5742-the girl stopped : and as [she]5742-the girl moved again , creeping stealthily on : but never allowing [himself]3730-the spy , in the ardour of [his]3730-the spy pursuit , to gain upon [her]5742-the girl footsteps . Thus , [they]3742-they crossed [the bridge]1985-the bridge , from [the Middlesex]93-the middlesex to [the Surrey shore]3755-the surrey shore , when [the woman]2127-the woman , apparently disappointed in [her]2127-the woman anxious scrutiny of [the foot - passengers]3757-the foot - passengers , turned back . The movement was sudden ; but [he]3730-the spy who watched [her]5742-the girl , was not thrown off [his]3730-the spy guard by it ; for , shrinking into one of the recesses which surmount [the piers of [the bridge]1985-the bridge]3758-the piers of the bridge , and leaning over the parapet the better to conceal [his]3730-the spy figure , [he]3730-the spy suffered [her]5742-the girl to pass on [the opposite pavement]3490-the opposite pavement . When [she]5742-the girl was about the same distance in advance as [she]5742-the girl had been before , [he]3730-the spy slipped quietly down , and followed [her]5742-the girl again . At nearly the centre of [the bridge]1985-the bridge , [she]5742-the girl stopped . [The man]4928-the man stopped too . It was a very dark night . The day had been unfavourable , and at that hour and place there were [few people]6660-few people stirring . Such as there were , hurried quickly past : very possibly without seeing , but certainly without noticing , either [the woman]2127-the woman , or [the man who kept [her]5742-the girl in view . [Their]3766-their appearance was not calculated to attract the importunate regards of [such of [London]3-london 's destitute population]3767-such of london 's destitute population]3765-the man who kept her in view . their appearance was not calculated to attract the importunate regards of such of london 's destitute population , as chanced to take [their]3766-their way over [the bridge]1985-the bridge that night in search of some cold arch or doorless hovel wherein to lay [their]3766-their heads ; [they]3766-their stood there in silence : neither speaking nor spoken to , by [any one who passed]3769-any one who passed . A mist hung over [the river]1968-the river , deepening the red glare of the fires that burnt upon the small craft moored off [the different wharfs]3771-the different wharfs , and rendering darker and more indistinct [the murky buildings on [the banks]3773-the banks]3772-the murky buildings on the banks . [The old smoke - stained storehouses on either side]3774-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side , rose heavy and dull from the dense mass of roofs and [gables]3775-gables , and frowned sternly upon water too black to reflect even their lumbering shapes . [The tower of old Saint Saviour 's Church]3776-the tower of old saint saviour 's church , and [the spire of [Saint Magnus]94-saint magnus]3777-the spire of saint magnus , so long [the giant - warders of [the ancient bridge]3779-the ancient bridge]3778-the giant - warders of the ancient bridge , were visible in the gloom ; but the forest of shipping below [bridge]3780-bridge , and the thickly scattered spires of [churches above]3781-churches above , were nearly all hidden from sight . [The girl]5742-the girl had taken a few restless turns to and fro - closely watched meanwhile by [[her]5742-the girl hidden observer]3783-her hidden observer - when the heavy bell of [St. Paul]95-st. paul 's tolled for the death of another day . Midnight had come upon [the crowded city]3784-the crowded city . [The palace]3785-the palace , [the night - cellar]3786-the night - cellar , [the jail]3787-the jail , [the madhouse]3788-the madhouse : [the chambers of birth]3789-the chambers of birth and death , of health and sickness , the rigid face of the corpse and the calm sleep of [the child]321-the child : midnight was upon [them]3791-them all . The hour had not struck two minutes , when [a young lady]6581-a young lady , accompanied by [a grey - haired gentleman]3793-a grey - haired gentleman , alighted from [a hackney - carriage]3794-a hackney - carriage within a short distance of [the bridge]1985-the bridge , and , having dismissed [the vehicle]2978-the vehicle , walked straight towards [it]2978-the vehicle . [They]3797-they had scarcely set foot upon [[its]2978-the vehicle pavement]3798-its pavement , when [the girl]5742-the girl started , and immediately made towards [them]3797-they . [They]3797-they walked onward , looking about [them]3797-they with the air of [persons who entertained some very slight expectation which had little chance of being realised]3800-persons who entertained some very slight expectation which had little chance of being realised , when [they]3797-they were suddenly joined by [this new associate]3801-this new associate . [They]3797-they halted with an exclamation of surprise , but suppressed it immediately ; for [a man in the garments of [a countryman]7041-a countryman]3802-a man in the garments of a countryman came close up - brushed against [them]3797-they , indeed - at that precise moment . ' Not here , '[127-nancy] said [Nancy]127-nancy hurriedly , ' [I]127-nancy am afraid to speak to [you]3802-a man in the garments of a countryman here . Come away - out of [the public road]8281-the public road - down the steps yonder ! '[127-nancy] As [she]127-nancy uttered these words , and indicated , with [her]127-nancy hand , the direction in which [she]127-nancy wished [them]3797-they to proceed , [the countryman]3804-the countryman looked round , and roughly asking what [they]3797-they took up [the whole pavement]3805-the whole pavement for , passed on . The steps to which [the girl]5742-the girl had pointed , were those which , on [the [Surrey]96-surrey bank]3807-the surrey bank , and on the same side of [the bridge]1985-the bridge as [Saint Saviour 's Church]97-saint saviour 's church , form a landing - stairs from [the river]1968-the river . To [this spot]3810-this spot , [the man bearing the appearance of a countryman]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman , hastened unobserved ; and after a moment 's survey of [the place]4925-the place , [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman began to descend . These stairs are a part of [the bridge]1985-the bridge ; [they]3797-they consist of [three flights]3814-three flights . Just below the end of the second , going down , the stone wall on the left terminates in an ornamental pilaster facing towards [the Thames]3815-the thames . At this point the lower steps widen : so that [a person turning that angle of the wall]3816-a person turning that angle of the wall , is necessarily unseen by [any others on the stairs who chance to be above [him]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman , if only a step]3817-any others on the stairs who chance to be above him , if only a step . [The countryman]3804-the countryman looked hastily round , when [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman reached this point ; and as there seemed no better place of concealment , and , the tide being out , there was plenty of room , [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman slipped aside , with [his]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman back to the pilaster , and there waited : pretty certain that [they]3797-they would come no lower , and that even if [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman could not hear what was said , [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman could follow [them]3797-they again , with safety . So tardily stole the time in [this lonely place]3819-this lonely place , and so eager was [the spy]3730-the spy to penetrate the motives of an interview so different from what [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman had been led to expect , that [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman more than once gave the matter up for lost , and persuaded [himself]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman , either that [they]3797-they had stopped far above , or had resorted to some entirely different spot to hold [their]3797-they mysterious conversation . [He]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman was on the point of emerging from [his]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman hiding - place , and regaining [the road]4910-the road above , when [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman heard the sound of footsteps , and directly afterwards of voices almost close at [his]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman ear . [He]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman drew [himself]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman straight upright against the wall , and , scarcely breathing , listened attentively . ' This is far enough , '[4618-the gentleman] said a voice , which was evidently that of [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . ' [I]4618-the gentleman will not suffer [the young lady]5568-the young lady to go any farther . [Many people]4810-many people would have distrusted [you]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman too much to have come even so far , but [you]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman see [I]4618-the gentleman am willing to humour [you]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman . '[4618-the gentleman] ' To humour [me]3823-the girl whom he had followed ! '[3823-the girl whom he had followed] cried the voice of [the girl whom [he]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman had followed]3823-the girl whom he had followed . ' [You]4564-sir 're[3823-the girl whom he had followed] considerate , indeed , [sir]4564-sir . To humour [me]0-i ! Well , well , it 's no matter . ' '[3823-the girl whom he had followed] Why , for what , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman in a kinder tone , '[3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman] for what purpose can [you]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman have brought [us]3825-us to [this strange place]3826-this strange place ? Why not have let [me]0-i speak to [you]3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman , above there , where it is light , and there is something stirring , instead of bringing [us]3825-us to [this dark and dismal hole]3827-this dark and dismal hole ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i told [you]4564-sir before , ' replied [Nancy]127-nancy , '[0-i] that [I]0-i was afraid to speak to [you]4564-sir there . [I]0-i do n't know why it is , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , shuddering , '[0-i] but [I]0-i have such a fear and dread upon [me]0-i to - night that [I]0-i can hardly stand . ' '[0-i] A fear of what ? ' asked [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , who seemed to pity [her]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [I]0-i scarcely know of what , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [I]0-i wish [I]0-i did . Horrible thoughts of death , and shrouds with blood upon them , and a fear that has made [me]0-i burn as if [I]0-i was on fire , have been upon [me]0-i all day . [I]0-i was reading a book to - night , to wile the time away , and the same things came into the print . ' '[3828-they] Imagination , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , soothing [her]5742-the girl . '[3828-they] No imagination , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl in a hoarse voice . '[3828-they] [I]0-i 'll swear [I]0-i saw " coffin " written in every page of the book in large black letters , - aye , and [they]3828-they carried one close to [me]0-i , in [the streets]758-the streets to - night . ' '[3828-they] There is nothing unusual in that , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[3828-they] [They]3828-they have passed [me]0-i often . ' '[3828-they] [Real ones]3830-real ones , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl . '[3828-they] This was not . ' There was something so uncommon in [her]5742-the girl manner , that the flesh of [the concealed listener]8292-the concealed listener crept as [he]8292-the concealed listener heard [the girl]5742-the girl utter these words , and the blood chilled within [him]8292-the concealed listener . [He]8292-the concealed listener had never experienced a greater relief than in hearing the sweet voice of [the young lady]5568-the young lady as [she]5568-the young lady begged [her]5568-the young lady to be calm , and not allow [herself]5568-the young lady to become the prey of such fearful fancies . '[3828-they] Speak to [her]3831-her kindly , ' said [the young lady]5568-the young lady to [[her]5568-the young lady companion]6446-her companion . '[3828-they] [Poor creature]3832-poor creature ! [She]3831-her seems to need it . ' '[3833-your] [[Your]3833-your haughty religious people]3834-your haughty religious people would have held [their]3834-your haughty religious people heads up to see [me]0-i as [I]0-i am to - night , and preached of flames and vengeance , ' cried [the girl]5742-the girl . '[3834-your haughty religious people] Oh , [dear lady]7147-dear lady , why ar'n't [those who claim to be [[God]167-god 's own folks]3837-god 's own folks as gentle and as kind to [[us]3838-us poor wretches as [you]3833-your , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that [they]3834-your haughty religious people have lost]3839-us poor wretches as you , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that they have lost , might be a little proud instead of so much humbler]3836-those who claim to be god 's own folks as gentle and as kind to us poor wretches as you , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that they have lost , might be a little proud instead of so much humbler ? ' '[834-these good people] Ah ! ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[834-these good people] [A Turk]3840-a turk turns [his]3840-a turk face , after washing it well , to [the East]3841-the east , when [he]3840-a turk says [his]3840-a turk prayers ; [these good people]834-these good people , after giving [their]834-these good people faces such a rub against [the World]98-the world as to take the smiles off , turn with no less regularity , to [the darkest side of [Heaven]227-heaven]3843-the darkest side of heaven . Between [the Mussulman]284-the mussulman and [the Pharisee]3844-the pharisee , commend [me]0-i to the first ! ' These words appeared to be addressed to [the young lady]5568-the young lady , and were perhaps uttered with the view of affording [Nancy]127-nancy time to recover [herself]127-nancy . [The gentleman]4618-the gentleman , shortly afterwards , addressed [himself]4618-the gentleman to [her]127-nancy . '[3845-you] [You]3845-you were not here last Sunday night , ' [he]4618-the gentleman said . '[3845-you] [I]0-i could n't come , ' replied [Nancy]127-nancy ; '[0-i] [I]0-i was kept by force . ' '[0-i] By whom ? ' '[3846-him] [Him]3846-him that [I]0-i told [the young lady of before]3847-the young lady of before . ' '[3847-the young lady of before] [You]3845-you were not suspected of holding any communication with [anybody]435-anybody on the subject which has brought [us]3849-us here to - night , [I]0-i hope ? ' asked [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman . '[0-i] No , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl , shaking [her]5742-the girl head . '[0-i] It 's not very easy for [me]0-i to leave [him]3846-him unless [he]3846-him knows why ; [I]0-i could n't give [him]3846-him a drink of laudanum before [I]0-i came away . ' '[3846-him] Did [he]3846-him awake before [you]3845-you returned ? ' inquired [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[3846-him] No ; and neither [he]3846-him nor any of [them]3850-them suspect [me]0-i . ' '[3846-him] Good , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[3846-him] Now listen to [me]0-i . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i am ready , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl , as [he]4618-the gentleman paused for a moment . '[0-i] [This young lady]5574-this young lady , ' [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman began , '[5574-this young lady] has communicated to [me]0-i , and to [some other friends who can be safely trusted]3852-some other friends who can be safely trusted , what [you]3845-you told [her]5574-this young lady nearly a fortnight since . [I]0-i confess to [you]3845-you that [I]0-i had doubts , at first , whether [you]3845-you were to be implicitly relied upon , but now [I]0-i firmly believe [you]3845-you are . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i am , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl earnestly . '[0-i] [I]0-i repeat that [I]0-i firmly believe it . To prove to [you]3845-you that [I]0-i am disposed to trust [you]3845-you , [I]0-i tell [you]3845-you without reserve , that [we]3853-we propose to extort the secret , whatever it may be , from the fear of [this man Monks]3854-this man monks . But if - if - ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , '[3854-this man monks] [he]3854-this man monks can not be secured , or , if secured , can not be acted upon as [we]3853-we wish , [you]3845-you must deliver up [the Jew]1006-the jew . ' '[174-fagin] [Fagin]174-fagin , ' cried [the girl]5742-the girl , recoiling . '[174-fagin] [That man]3856-that man must be delivered up by [you]0-i , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[0-i] [I]0-i will not do it ! [I]0-i will never do it ! ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] Devil that [he]3856-that man is , and worse than devil as [he]3856-that man has been to [me]0-i , [I]0-i will never do that . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i will not ? ' said [the gentleman , who seemed fully prepared for this answer]8312-the gentleman , who seemed fully prepared for this answer . '[0-i] Never ! ' returned [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] Tell [me]0-i why ? ' '[0-i] For one reason , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl firmly , '[679-the lady] for one reason , that [the lady]679-the lady knows and will stand by [me]0-i in , [I]0-i know [she]679-the lady will , for [I]0-i have [her]679-the lady promise : and for this other reason , besides , that , bad life as [he]3856-that man has led , [I]0-i have led a bad life too ; there are many of [us]3858-us who have kept the same courses together , and [I]0-i 'll not turn upon [them]3859-them , who might - any of [them]3859-them - have turned upon [me]0-i , but did n't , bad as [they]3859-them are . ' '[3859-them] Then , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , quickly , as if this had been the point [he]4618-the gentleman had been aiming to attain ; '[3859-them] put [Monks]133-monks into [my]0-i hands , and leave [him]133-monks to [me]0-i to deal with . ' '[3859-them] What if [he]133-monks turns against [the others]5307-the others ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i promise [you]0-i that in that case , if the truth is forced from [him]133-monks , there the matter will rest ; there must be circumstances in [Oliver]123-oliver 's little history which it would be painful to drag before the public eye , and if the truth is once elicited , [they]3861-they shall go scot free . ' '[3861-they] And if it is not ? ' suggested [the girl]5742-the girl . '[3861-they] Then , ' pursued [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , '[3861-they] [this Fagin]3862-this fagin shall not be brought to justice without [your]0-i consent . In such a case [I]0-i could show [you]0-i reasons , [I]0-i think , which would induce [you]0-i to yield it . ' '[0-i] Have [I]0-i [the lady]679-the lady 's promise for that ? ' asked [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [You]0-i have , ' replied [Rose]261-rose . '[0-i] [My]0-i true and faithful pledge . ' '[133-monks] [Monks]133-monks would never learn how [you]0-i knew what [you]0-i do ? ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , after a short pause . '[133-monks] Never , ' replied [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[133-monks] The intelligence should be brought to bear upon [him]3862-this fagin , that [he]3862-this fagin could never even guess . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i have been [a liar]1615-a liar , and among liars from [a little child]3865-a little child , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl after another interval of silence , '[1615-a liar] but [I]0-i will take [your]0-i words . ' After receiving an assurance from [both]8322-both , that [she]5742-the girl might safely do so , [she]5742-the girl proceeded in a voice so low that it was often difficult for [the listener]8323-the listener to discover even the purport of what [she]5742-the girl said , to describe , by name and situation , [the public - house whence [she]5742-the girl had been followed that night]8324-the public - house whence she had been followed that night . From the manner in which [she]5742-the girl occasionally paused , it appeared as if [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman were making some hasty notes of the information [she]5742-the girl communicated . When [she]5742-the girl had thoroughly explained the localities of [the place]4925-the place , the best position from which to watch [it]4925-the place without exciting observation , and the night and hour on which [Monks]133-monks was most in the habit of frequenting [it]4925-the place , [she]5742-the girl seemed to consider for a few moments , for the purpose of recalling [his]3866-his features and appearances more forcibly to [her]5742-the girl recollection . '[3866-his] [He]3866-his is tall , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , '[3866-his] and [a strongly made man]3867-a strongly made man , but not stout ; [he]3866-his has a lurking walk ; and as [he]3866-his walks , constantly looks over [his]3866-his shoulder , first on one side , and then on the other . Do n't forget that , for [his]3866-his eyes are sunk in [his]3866-his head so much deeper than [any other man]3868-any other man 's , that [you]3869-you might almost tell [him]3866-his by that alone . [His]3866-his face is dark , like [his]3866-his hair and eyes ; and , although [he]3866-his ca n't be more than six or eight and twenty , withered and haggard . [His]3866-his lips are often discoloured and disfigured with the marks of teeth ; for [he]3866-his has desperate fits , and sometimes even bites [his]3866-his hands and covers them with wounds - why did [you]3869-you start ? ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , stopping suddenly . [The gentleman]4618-the gentleman replied , in a hurried manner , that [he]4618-the gentleman was not conscious of having done so , and begged [her]5742-the girl to proceed . '[3869-you] Part of this , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , '[3869-you] [I]0-i have drawn out from [other people at [the house]4595-the house]3870-other people at the house [I]0-i tell [you]3869-you of , for [I]0-i have only seen [him]3866-his twice , and both times [he]3866-his was covered up in a large cloak . [I]0-i think that 's all [I]0-i can give [you]3869-you to know [him]3866-his by . Stay though , ' [she]5742-the girl added . '[3866-his] Upon [his]3866-his throat : so high that [you]3869-you can see a part of it below [his]3866-his neckerchief when [he]3866-his turns [his]3866-his face : there is - ' '[3866-his] A broad red mark , like a burn or scald ? ' cried [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[3866-his] How 's this ? ' said [the girl]5742-the girl . '[3866-his] [You]3869-you know [him]3866-his ! ' [The young lady]5568-the young lady uttered a cry of surprise , and for a few moments [they]3872-they were so still that [the listener]8323-the listener could distinctly hear [them]3872-they breathe . '[3869-you] [I]0-i think [I]0-i do , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , breaking silence . '[0-i] [I]0-i should by [your]3869-you description . [We]3872-they shall see . [Many people]4810-many people are singularly like [each other]507-each other . It may not be the same . ' As [he]4618-the gentleman expressed [himself]4618-the gentleman to this effect , with assumed carelessness , [he]4618-the gentleman took a step or two nearer [the concealed spy]8336-the concealed spy , as [the latter]853-the latter could tell from the distinctness with which [he]853-the latter heard [him]853-the latter mutter , '[3866-his] It must be [he]3866-his ! ' '[3866-his] Now , ' [he]4618-the gentleman said , returning : so it seemed by the sound : to the spot where [he]4618-the gentleman had stood before , '[3869-you] [you]3869-you have given [us]3872-they most valuable assistance , [young woman]3310-young woman , and [I]0-i wish [you]3869-you to be the better for it . What can [I]0-i do to serve [you]3869-you ? ' '[0-i] Nothing , ' replied [Nancy]127-nancy . '[3869-you] [You]3869-you will not persist in saying that , ' rejoined [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , with a voice and emphasis of kindness that might have touched a much harder and more obdurate heart . '[3869-you] Think now . Tell [me]0-i . ' '[0-i] Nothing , [sir]4564-sir , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl , weeping . '[4564-sir] [You]4564-sir can do nothing to help [me]0-i . [I]0-i am past all hope , indeed . ' '[3869-you] [You]3869-you put [yourself]3869-you beyond its pale , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[3869-you] The past has been a dreary waste with [you]3869-you , of youthful energies mis - spent , and such priceless treasures lavished , as [the Creator]3877-the creator bestows but once and never grants again , but , for the future , [you]3869-you may hope . [I]0-i do not say that it is in [our]3878-our power to offer [you]3869-you peace of heart and mind , for that must come as [you]3869-you seek it ; but [a quiet asylum , either in [England]12-england]3879-a quiet asylum , either in england , or , if [you]3869-you fear to remain here , in [some foreign country]3880-some foreign country , it is not only within the compass of [our]3878-our ability but [our]3878-our most anxious wish to secure [you]3869-you . Before the dawn of morning , before [this river]3881-this river wakes to the first glimpse of day - light , [you]3869-you shall be placed as entirely beyond the reach of [[your]3869-you former associates]3882-your former associates , and leave as utter an absence of all trace behind [you]3869-you , as if [you]3869-you were to disappear from [the earth]5064-the earth this moment . Come ! [I]0-i would not have [you]3869-you go back to exchange one word with [any old companion]3884-any old companion , or take one look at any old haunt , or breathe the very air which is pestilence and death to [you]3869-you . Quit [them]3885-them all , while there is time and opportunity ! ' '[3886-she] [She]3886-she will be persuaded now , ' cried [the young lady]5568-the young lady . '[3886-she] [She]3886-she hesitates , [I]0-i am sure . ' '[3886-she] [I]0-i fear not , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[0-i] No sir , [I]0-i do not , ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl , after a short struggle . '[0-i] [I]0-i am chained to [my]0-i old life . [I]0-i loathe and hate it now , but [I]0-i can not leave it . [I]0-i must have gone too far to turn back , - and yet [I]0-i do n't know , for if [you]0-i had spoken to [me]0-i so , some time ago , [I]0-i should have laughed it off . But , ' [she]5742-the girl said , looking hastily round , '[0-i] this fear comes over [me]0-i again . [I]0-i must go [home]4804-home . ' '[0-i] [Home]4804-home ! ' repeated [the young lady]5568-the young lady , with great stress upon the word . '[0-i] [Home]4804-home , [lady]7810-lady , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] To [such a home as [I]0-i have raised for [myself]0-i with the work of [my]0-i whole life]3892-such a home as i have raised for myself with the work of my whole life . Let [us]3893-we part . [I]0-i shall be watched or seen . Go ! Go ! If [I]0-i have done [you]7810-lady any service all [I]0-i ask is , that [you]7810-lady leave [me]0-i , and let [me]0-i go [my]0-i way alone . ' '[7810-lady] It is useless , ' said [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , with a sigh . '[7810-lady] [We]3893-we compromise [her]3894-her safety , perhaps , by staying [here]351-here . [We]3893-we may have detained [her]3894-her longer than [she]3894-her expected already . ' '[3893-we] Yes , yes , ' urged [the girl]5742-the girl . '[7810-lady] [You]7810-lady have . ' '[7810-lady] What , ' cried [the young lady]5568-the young lady , '[7810-lady] can be the end of [this poor creature]3896-this poor creature 's life ! ' '[7810-lady] What ! ' repeated [the girl]5742-the girl . '[7810-lady] Look before [you]7810-lady , [lady]7810-lady . Look at [that dark water]3898-that dark water . How many times do [you]7810-lady read of such as [I]0-i who spring into the tide , and leave no living thing , to care for , or bewail [them]3899-them . It may be years hence , or it may be only months , but [I]0-i shall come to that at last . ' '[0-i] Do not speak thus , pray , ' returned [the young lady]5568-the young lady , sobbing . '[0-i] It will never reach [your]7810-lady ears , [dear lady]7147-dear lady , and God forbid such horrors should ! ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] Good - night , good - night ! ' [The gentleman]4618-the gentleman turned away . '[0-i] This purse , ' cried [the young lady]5568-the young lady . '[0-i] Take it for [my]0-i sake , that [you]7810-lady may have some resource in an hour of need and trouble . ' '[0-i] No ! ' replied [the girl]5742-the girl . '[0-i] [I]0-i have not done this for money . Let [me]0-i have that to think of . And yet - give [me]0-i something that [you]7810-lady have worn : [I]0-i should like to have something - no , no , not a ring - [your]7810-lady gloves or handkerchief - anything that [I]0-i can keep , as having belonged to [you]7810-lady , [sweet lady]7902-sweet lady . There . Bless [you]7810-lady ! God bless [you]7810-lady . Good - night , good - night ! ' The violent agitation of [the girl]5742-the girl , and the apprehension of some discovery which would subject [her]5742-the girl to ill - usage and violence , seemed to determine [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman to leave [her]5742-the girl , as [she]5742-the girl requested . The sound of retreating footsteps were audible and the voices ceased . [The two figures of the young lady]8357-the two figures of the young lady and [[her]5742-the girl companion]6446-her companion soon afterwards appeared upon [the bridge]1985-the bridge . [They]8357-the two figures of the young lady stopped at the summit of the stairs . '[3902-she] Hark ! ' cried [the young lady]5568-the young lady , listening . '[3902-she] Did [she]3902-she call ! [I]0-i thought [I]0-i heard [her]3902-she voice . ' '[3902-she] No , [[my]0-i love]2819-my love , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , looking sadly back . '[3902-she] [She]3902-she has not moved , and will not till [we]3904-we are gone . ' [Rose Maylie]261-rose lingered , but [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman drew [her]261-rose arm through [his]4702-the old gentleman , and led [her]261-rose , with gentle force , away . As [they]8357-the two figures of the young lady disappeared , [the girl]5742-the girl sunk down nearly at [her]5742-the girl full length upon one of the stone stairs , and vented the anguish of [her]5742-the girl heart in bitter tears . After a time [she]5742-the girl arose , and with feeble and tottering steps ascended [the street]353-the street . [The astonished listener]8364-the astonished listener remained motionless on [his]8364-the astonished listener post for some minutes afterwards , and having ascertained , with many cautious glances round [him]8364-the astonished listener , that [he]8364-the astonished listener was again alone , crept slowly from [his]8364-the astonished listener hiding - place , and returned , stealthily and in the shade of the wall , in the same manner as [he]8364-the astonished listener had descended . Peeping out , more than once , when [he]8364-the astonished listener reached the top , to make sure that [he]8364-the astonished listener was unobserved , [Noah Claypole]134-noah darted away at [his]134-noah utmost speed , and made for [[the Jew]1006-the jew 's house]7451-the jew 's house as fast as [his]134-noah legs would carry [him]134-noah . CHAPTER XLVII FATAL CONSEQUENCES It was nearly two hours before day - break ; that time which in the autumn of the year , may be truly called the dead of night ; when [the streets]758-the streets are silent and deserted ; when even sounds appear to slumber , and profligacy and riot have staggered [home]4804-home to dream ; it was at this still and silent hour , that [Fagin]174-fagin sat watching in [[his]174-fagin old lair]8369-his old lair , with face so distorted and pale , and eyes so red and blood - shot , that [he]174-fagin looked less like [a man]469-a man , than like [some hideous phantom , moist from the grave , and worried by an evil spirit]8371-some hideous phantom , moist from the grave , and worried by an evil spirit . [He]174-fagin sat crouching over a cold hearth , wrapped in an old torn coverlet , with [his]174-fagin face turned towards a wasting candle that stood upon a table by [his]174-fagin side . [His]174-fagin right hand was raised to [his]174-fagin lips , and as , absorbed in thought , [he]174-fagin hit [his]174-fagin long black nails , [he]174-fagin disclosed among [his]174-fagin toothless gums a few such fangs as should have been a dog 's or rat 's . Stretched upon a mattress on the floor , lay [Noah Claypole]134-noah , fast asleep . Towards [him]134-noah [the old man]5173-the old man sometimes directed [his]5173-the old man eyes for an instant , and then brought them back again to the candle ; which with a long - burnt wick drooping almost double , and hot grease falling down in clots upon the table , plainly showed that [his]5173-the old man thoughts were busy elsewhere . Indeed they were . Mortification at the overthrow of [his]174-fagin notable scheme ; hatred of [the girl who had dared to palter with [strangers]4571-strangers]8373-the girl who had dared to palter with strangers ; and utter distrust of the sincerity of [her]8373-the girl who had dared to palter with strangers refusal to yield [him]174-fagin up ; bitter disappointment at the loss of [his]174-fagin revenge on [Sikes]161-sikes ; the fear of detection , and ruin , and death ; and a fierce and deadly rage kindled by all ; these were the passionate considerations which , following close upon each other with rapid and ceaseless whirl , shot through the brain of [Fagin]174-fagin , as every evil thought and blackest purpose lay working at [his]174-fagin heart . [He]174-fagin sat without changing [his]174-fagin attitude in the least , or appearing to take the smallest heed of time , until [his]174-fagin quick ear seemed to be attracted by a footstep in [the street]353-the street . '[3902-she] At last , ' [he]174-fagin muttered , wiping [his]174-fagin dry and fevered mouth . '[3902-she] At last ! ' The bell rang gently as [he]174-fagin spoke . [He]174-fagin crept [upstairs]4598-upstairs to the door , and presently returned accompanied by [a man muffled to the chin]8377-a man muffled to the chin , who carried a bundle under one arm . Sitting down and throwing back [his]8377-a man muffled to the chin outer coat , [the man]4928-the man displayed the burly frame of [Sikes]161-sikes . '[3902-she] There ! ' [he]0-i said , laying the bundle on the table . '[3905-you] Take care of that , and do the most [you]3905-you can with it . It 's been trouble enough to get ; [I]0-i thought [I]0-i should have been [here]351-here , three hours ago . ' [Fagin]174-fagin laid [his]174-fagin hand upon the bundle , and locking it in the cupboard , sat down again without speaking . But [he]174-fagin did not take [his]174-fagin eyes off [the robber]1469-the robber , for an instant , during this action ; and now that [they]8380-they sat over against [each other]507-each other , face to face , [he]174-fagin looked fixedly at [him]1469-the robber , with [his]174-fagin lips quivering so violently , and [his]174-fagin face so altered by the emotions which had mastered [him]174-fagin , that [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker involuntarily drew back [his]174-fagin chair , and surveyed [him]174-fagin with a look of real affright . '[0-i] Wot now ? ' cried [Sikes]161-sikes . '[0-i] Wot do [you]3905-you look at [a man so for]3907-a man so for ? ' [Fagin]174-fagin raised [his]174-fagin right hand , and shook [his]174-fagin trembling forefinger in the air ; but [his]174-fagin passion was so great , that the power of speech was for the moment gone . '[231-damme] [Damme]231-damme ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , feeling in [his]161-sikes breast with a look of alarm . '[3908-he] [He]3908-he 's gone mad . [I]0-i must look to [myself]0-i here . ' '[0-i] No , no , ' rejoined [Fagin]174-fagin , finding [his]174-fagin voice . '[0-i] It 's not - [you]3905-you 're not [the person]7365-the person , [Bill]161-sikes . [I]161-sikes 've no - no fault to find with [you]3905-you . '[161-sikes] ' Oh , [you]3905-you have n't , have n't [you]3905-you ? '[161-sikes] said [Sikes]161-sikes , looking sternly at [him]3905-you , and ostentatiously passing a pistol into a more convenient pocket . ' That 's lucky - for one of [us]8384-us . Which one that is , do n't matter . '[161-sikes] ' [I]174-fagin 've got that to tell [you]3905-you , [Bill]161-sikes , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , drawing [his]174-fagin chair nearer , ' will make [you]3905-you worse than [me]174-fagin . '[174-fagin] ' Aye ? '[1469-the robber] returned [the robber]1469-the robber with an incredulous air . ' Tell away ! Look sharp , or [Nance]127-nancy will think [I]1469-the robber 'm[1469-the robber] lost . ' '[1469-the robber] Lost ! ' cried [Fagin]174-fagin . '[3910-she] [She]3910-she has pretty well settled that , in [her]3910-she own mind , already . ' [Sikes]161-sikes looked with an aspect of great perplexity into [the Jew]1006-the jew 's face , and reading no satisfactory explanation of the riddle there , clenched [his]161-sikes coat collar in [his]161-sikes huge hand and shook [him]3905-you soundly . '[3905-you] Speak , will [you]3905-you ! ' [he]161-sikes said ; '[3905-you] or if [you]3905-you do n't , it shall be for want of breath . Open [your]3905-you mouth and say wot [you]3905-you 've got to say in plain words . Out with it , [you]3905-you thundering old cur , out with it ! ' '[3905-you] Suppose [that lad]3911-that lad that 's laying there - ' [Fagin]174-fagin began . [Sikes]161-sikes turned round to where [Noah]134-noah was sleeping , as if [he]161-sikes had not previously observed [him]134-noah . '[3911-that lad] Well ! ' [he]161-sikes said , resuming [his]161-sikes former position . '[3911-that lad] Suppose [that lad]3911-that lad , ' pursued [Fagin]174-fagin , '[3911-that lad] was to peach - to blow upon [us]3913-us all - first seeking out [the right folks]3914-the right folks for the purpose , and then having a meeting with ['em]8386-'em in [the street]353-the street to paint [our]3913-us likenesses , describe every mark that [they]8386-'em might know [us]3913-us by , and [the crib where [we]3913-us might be most easily taken]8388-the crib where we might be most easily taken . Suppose [he]3911-that lad was to do all this , and besides to blow upon a plant [we]3913-us 've all been in , more or less - of [his]3911-that lad own fancy ; not grabbed , trapped , tried , earwigged by [the parson]8389-the parson and brought to it on bread and water , - but of [his]3911-that lad own fancy ; to please [his]3911-that lad own taste ; stealing out at nights to find those most interested against [us]3913-us , and peaching to [them]8386-'em . Do [you]161-sikes hear [me]1006-the jew ? '[1006-the jew] cried [the Jew]1006-the jew , [his]1006-the jew eyes flashing with rage . ' Suppose [he]3911-that lad did all this , what then ? '[1006-the jew] ' What then ! '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes ; with a tremendous oath . ' If [he]3911-that lad was left alive till [I]161-sikes came , [I]161-sikes 'd grind [his]3911-that lad skull under the iron heel of [my]161-sikes boot into as many grains as there are hairs upon [his]3911-that lad head . '[161-sikes] ' What if [I]174-fagin did it ! '[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]174-fagin almost in a yell . ' [I]174-fagin , that knows so much , and could hang so many besides [myself]174-fagin ! '[174-fagin] ' [I]161-sikes do n't know , '[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]161-sikes , clenching [his]161-sikes teeth and turning white at the mere suggestion . ' [I]161-sikes 'd do something in [the jail]3787-the jail that '[161-sikes] ud get [me]0-i put in irons ; and if [I]0-i was tried along with [you]3916-you , [I]0-i 'd fall upon [you]3916-you with [them]3917-them in [the open court]3918-the open court , and beat [your]3916-you brains out afore [the people]396-the people . [I]0-i should have such strength , ' muttered [the robber]1469-the robber , poising [his]0-i brawny arm , '[0-i] that [I]0-i could smash [your]3916-you head as if a loaded waggon had gone over it . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i would ? ' '[0-i] Would [I]0-i ! ' said [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker . '[0-i] Try [me]0-i . ' '[0-i] If it was [Charley]179-master bates , or [the Dodger]5121-the dodger , or Bet , or - ' '[0-i] [I]0-i do n't care who , ' replied [Sikes]161-sikes impatiently . '[0-i] Whoever it was , [I]0-i 'd serve [them]396-the people the same . ' [Fagin]174-fagin looked hard at [the robber]1469-the robber ; and , motioning [him]1469-the robber to be silent , stooped over the bed upon the floor , and shook the sleeper to rouse [him]1469-the robber . [Sikes]161-sikes leant forward in [his]161-sikes chair : looking on with [his]161-sikes hands upon [his]161-sikes knees , as if wondering much what all this questioning and preparation was to end in . '[279-mr. bolter] [Bolter]279-mr. bolter , [Bolter]279-mr. bolter ! [Poor lad]3921-poor lad ! ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , looking up with an expression of devilish anticipation , and speaking slowly and with marked emphasis . '[279-mr. bolter] [He]279-mr. bolter 's tired - tired with watching for [her]3922-her so long , - watching for [her]3922-her , [Bill]161-sikes . ' '[161-sikes] Wot [d'ye]3923-d'ye mean ? ' asked [Sikes]161-sikes , drawing back . [Fagin]174-fagin made no answer , but bending over the sleeper again , hauled [him]279-mr. bolter into a sitting posture . When [his]279-mr. bolter assumed name had been repeated several times , [Noah]134-noah rubbed [his]279-mr. bolter eyes , and , giving a heavy yawn , looked sleepily about [him]279-mr. bolter . '[3923-d'ye] Tell [me]0-i that again - once again , just for [him]279-mr. bolter to hear , ' said [the Jew]1006-the jew , pointing to [Sikes]161-sikes as [he]1006-the jew spoke . '[3923-d'ye] Tell [yer]0-i what ? ' asked [the sleepy Noah]134-noah , shaking [himself]134-noah pettishly . '[3923-d'ye] That about - [Nancy]127-nancy , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , clutching [Sikes]161-sikes by the wrist , as if to prevent [his]161-sikes leaving [the house]4595-the house before [he]161-sikes had heard enough . '[127-nancy] [You]0-i followed [her]127-nancy ? ' '[0-i] Yes . ' '[0-i] To [London Bridge]81-london bridge ? ' '[127-nancy] Yes . ' '[127-nancy] Where [she]127-nancy met [two people]3125-two people . ' '[3125-two people] So [she]127-nancy did . ' '[1144-a gentleman] [A gentleman]1144-a gentleman and [a lady that [she]127-nancy had gone to of [her]127-nancy own accord before , who asked [her]127-nancy to give up all [her]127-nancy pals]3926-a lady that she had gone to of her own accord before , who asked her to give up all her pals , and [Monks]133-monks first , which [she]127-nancy did - and to describe [him]1144-a gentleman , which [she]127-nancy did - and to tell [her]127-nancy what house it was that [we]3927-we meet at , and go to , which [she]127-nancy did - and where it could be best watched from , which [she]127-nancy did - and what time [the people]396-the people went [there]4617-there , which [she]127-nancy did . [She]127-nancy did all this . [She]127-nancy told it all every word without a threat , without a murmur - [she]127-nancy did - did [she]127-nancy not ? ' cried [Fagin]174-fagin , half mad with fury . '[127-nancy] All right , ' replied [Noah]134-noah , scratching [his]134-noah head . '[127-nancy] That 's just what it was ! ' '[3930-they] What did [they]3930-they say , about last Sunday ? ' '[3930-they] About last Sunday ! ' replied [Noah]134-noah , considering . '[3930-they] Why [I]0-i told [yer]0-i that before . ' '[0-i] Again . Tell it again ! ' cried [Fagin]174-fagin , tightening [his]174-fagin grasp on [Sikes]161-sikes , and brandishing [his]174-fagin other hand aloft , as the foam flew from [his]174-fagin lips . '[3930-they] [They]3930-they asked [her]127-nancy , ' said [Noah]134-noah , who , as [he]134-noah grew more wakeful , seemed to have a dawning perception who [Sikes]161-sikes was , '[3930-they] [they]3930-they asked [her]127-nancy why [she]127-nancy did n't come , last Sunday , as [she]127-nancy promised . [She]127-nancy said [she]127-nancy could n't . ' '[127-nancy] Why - why ? Tell [him]3931-him that . ' '[3931-him] Because [she]127-nancy was forcibly kept at [home]4804-home by [Bill]161-sikes , [the man [she]127-nancy had told [them]3930-they of before]3933-the man she had told them of before , ' replied [Noah]134-noah . '[127-nancy] What more of [him]161-sikes ? ' cried [Fagin]174-fagin . '[161-sikes] What more of [the man [she]127-nancy had told [them]3930-they of before]3933-the man she had told them of before ? Tell [him]3931-him that , tell [him]3931-him that . ' '[161-sikes] Why , that [she]127-nancy could n't very easily get out of doors unless [he]161-sikes knew where [she]127-nancy was going to , ' said [Noah]134-noah ; '[127-nancy] and so the first time [she]127-nancy went to see [the lady]679-the lady , [she]127-nancy - ha ! ha ! ha ! it made [me]0-i laugh when [she]127-nancy said it , that it did - [she]127-nancy gave [him]161-sikes a drink of laudanum . ' '[127-nancy] [Hell]285-hell 's fire ! ' cried [Sikes]161-sikes , breaking fiercely from [the Jew]1006-the jew . '[127-nancy] Let [me]0-i go ! ' Flinging [the old man]5173-the old man from [him]0-i , [he]0-i rushed from [the room]432-the room , and darted , wildly and furiously , up the stairs . '[161-sikes] [Bill]161-sikes , [Bill]161-sikes ! ' cried [Fagin]174-fagin , following [him]0-i hastily . '[161-sikes] A word . Only a word . ' The word would not have been exchanged , but that [the housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker was unable to open the door : on which [he]0-i was expending fruitless oaths and violence , when [the Jew]1006-the jew came panting up . '[161-sikes] Let [me]0-i out , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes . '[161-sikes] Do n't speak to [me]0-i ; it 's not safe . Let [me]0-i out , [I]0-i say ! ' '[0-i] Hear [me]0-i speak a word , ' rejoined [Fagin]174-fagin , laying [his]174-fagin hand upon the lock . '[0-i] [You]0-i wo n't be - ' '[0-i] Well , ' replied [the other]4696-the other . '[0-i] [You]0-i wo n't be - too - violent , [Bill]161-sikes ? ' The day was breaking , and there was light enough for [the men]2928-the men to see [each other]507-each other 's faces . [They]2928-the men exchanged one brief glance ; there was a fire in the eyes of both , which could not be mistaken . '[0-i] [I]0-i mean , ' said [Fagin]174-fagin , showing that [he]174-fagin felt all disguise was now useless , '[0-i] not too violent for safety . Be crafty , [Bill]161-sikes , and not too bold . ' [Sikes]161-sikes made no reply ; but , pulling open the door , of which [Fagin]174-fagin had turned the lock , dashed into [the silent streets]8404-the silent streets . Without one pause , or moment 's consideration ; without once turning [his]161-sikes head to the right or left , or raising [his]161-sikes eyes to the sky , or lowering them to the ground , but looking straight before [him]161-sikes with savage resolution : [his]161-sikes teeth so tightly compressed that the strained jaw seemed starting through [his]161-sikes skin ; [the robber]1469-the robber held on [his]161-sikes headlong course , nor muttered a word , nor relaxed a muscle , until [he]161-sikes reached [his]161-sikes own door . [He]161-sikes opened it , softly , with a key ; strode lightly up [the stairs]6216-the stairs ; and entering [[his]161-sikes own room]8407-his own room , double - locked the door , and lifting a heavy table against it , drew back the curtain of the bed . [The girl]5742-the girl was lying , half - dressed , upon it . [He]161-sikes had roused [her]5742-the girl from [her]5742-the girl sleep , for [she]5742-the girl raised [herself]5742-the girl with a hurried and startled look . '[161-sikes] Get up ! ' said [the man]4928-the man . '[161-sikes] It is [you]3936-you , [Bill]161-sikes ! ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , with an expression of pleasure at [his]4928-the man return . '[3936-you] It is , ' was the reply . '[3936-you] Get up . ' There was a candle burning , but [the man]4928-the man hastily drew it from the candlestick , and hurled it under the grate . Seeing the faint light of early day without , [the girl]5742-the girl rose to undraw the curtain . '[3936-you] Let it be , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , thrusting [his]161-sikes hand before [her]5742-the girl . '[3936-you] There 's enough light for wot [I]0-i 've got to do . ' '[161-sikes] [Bill]161-sikes , ' said [the girl]5742-the girl , in the low voice of alarm , '[161-sikes] why do [you]161-sikes look like that at [me]0-i ! ' [The robber]1469-the robber sat regarding [her]5742-the girl , for a few seconds , with dilated nostrils and heaving breast ; and then , grasping [her]5742-the girl by the head and throat , dragged [her]5742-the girl into the middle of [the room]432-the room , and looking once towards the door , placed [his]1469-the robber heavy hand upon [her]5742-the girl mouth . '[161-sikes] [Bill]161-sikes , [Bill]161-sikes ! ' gasped [the girl]5742-the girl , wrestling with the strength of mortal fear , - '[161-sikes] [I]0-i - [I]0-i wo n't scream or cry - not once - hear [me]0-i - speak to [me]0-i - tell [me]0-i what [I]0-i have done ! ' '[0-i] [You]0-i know , [[you]0-i she devil]3937-you she devil ! ' returned [the robber]1469-the robber , suppressing [his]1469-the robber breath . '[0-i] [You]0-i were watched to - night ; every word [you]0-i said was heard . ' '[0-i] Then spare [my]0-i life for the love of [Heaven]227-heaven , as [I]0-i spared [yours]161-sikes , ' rejoined [the girl]5742-the girl , clinging to [him]161-sikes . '[0-i] [Bill]161-sikes , [dear Bill]161-sikes , [you]161-sikes can not have the heart to kill [me]0-i . Oh ! think of all [I]0-i have given up , only this one night , for [you]161-sikes . [You]161-sikes shall have time to think , and save [yourself]161-sikes this crime ; [I]0-i will not loose [my]0-i hold , [you]161-sikes can not throw [me]0-i off . [Bill]161-sikes , [Bill]161-sikes , for [dear God]3938-dear god 's sake , for [your]161-sikes own , for [mine]0-i , stop before [you]161-sikes spill [my]0-i blood ! [I]0-i have been true to [you]161-sikes , upon [my]0-i guilty soul [I]0-i have ! ' [The man]4928-the man struggled violently , to release [his]4928-the man arms ; but those of [the girl]5742-the girl were clasped round [his]4928-the man , and tear [her]5742-the girl as [he]4928-the man would , [he]4928-the man could not tear them away . '[161-sikes] [Bill]161-sikes , ' cried [the girl]5742-the girl , striving to lay [her]5742-the girl head upon [his]161-sikes breast , '[4618-the gentleman] [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman and [that dear lady]3940-that dear lady , told [me]0-i to - night of a home in [some foreign country]3880-some foreign country where [I]0-i could end [my]0-i days in solitude and peace . Let [me]0-i see [them]3942-them again , and beg [them]3942-them , on [my]0-i knees , to show the same mercy and goodness to [you]161-sikes ; and let [us]3943-we both leave this dreadful place , and far apart lead better lives , and forget how [we]3943-we have lived , except in prayers , and never see [each other]507-each other more . It is never too late to repent . [They]3942-them told [me]0-i so - [I]0-i feel it now - but [we]3943-we must have time - a little , little time ! ' [The housebreaker]5863-the housebreaker freed one arm , and grasped [his]161-sikes pistol . The certainty of immediate detection if [he]161-sikes fired , flashed across [his]161-sikes mind even in the midst of [his]161-sikes fury ; and [he]161-sikes beat it twice with all the force [he]161-sikes could summon , upon the upturned face that almost touched [his]161-sikes own . [She]5863-the housebreaker staggered and fell : nearly blinded with the blood that rained down from a deep gash in [her]5863-the housebreaker forehead ; but raising [herself]5863-the housebreaker , with difficulty , on [her]5863-the housebreaker knees , drew from [her]5863-the housebreaker bosom a white handkerchief - Rose [Maylie]261-rose 's own - and holding it up , in [her]5863-the housebreaker folded hands , as high towards Heaven as [her]5863-the housebreaker feeble strength would allow , breathed one prayer for mercy to [[her]5863-the housebreaker Maker]8423-her maker . It was [a ghastly figure to look upon]8424-a ghastly figure to look upon . [The murderer]8425-the murderer staggering backward to the wall , and shutting out the sight with [his]8425-the murderer hand , seized a heavy club and struck [her]5863-the housebreaker down . CHAPTER XLVIII THE FLIGHT OF [SIKES]161-sikes Of all bad deeds that , under cover of the darkness , had been committed within [wide [London]3-london 's bounds]8426-wide london 's bounds since night hung over it , that was the worst . Of all the horrors that rose with an ill scent upon the morning air , that was the foulest and most cruel . The sun - the bright sun , that brings back , not light alone , but new life , and hope , and freshness to [man]1163-man - burst upon [the crowded city]3784-the crowded city in clear and radiant glory . Through costly - coloured glass and paper - mended window , through cathedral dome and rotten crevice , it shed its equal ray . It lighted up [the room where [the murdered woman]8430-the murdered woman lay]8429-the room where the murdered woman lay . [It]8431-it did . [He]8425-the murderer tried to shut it out , but it would stream in . If the sight had been a ghastly one in the dull morning , what was it , now , in all that brilliant light ! [He]8425-the murderer had not moved ; [he]8425-the murderer had been afraid to stir . There had been a moan and motion of the hand ; and , with terror added to rage , [he]8425-the murderer had struck and struck again . Once [he]8425-the murderer threw a rug over it ; but it was worse to fancy the eyes , and imagine [them]8432-them moving towards [him]8425-the murderer , than to see them glaring upward , as if watching the reflection of the pool of gore that quivered and danced in the sunlight on the ceiling . [He]8425-the murderer had plucked it off again . And there was the body - mere flesh and blood , no more - but such flesh , and so much blood ! [He]8425-the murderer struck a light , kindled a fire , and thrust the club into it . There was hair upon the end , which blazed and shrunk into a light cinder , and , caught by the air , whirled up the chimney . Even that frightened [him]8425-the murderer , sturdy as [he]8425-the murderer was ; but [he]8425-the murderer held the weapon till it broke , and then piled it on the coals to burn away , and smoulder into ashes . [He]8425-the murderer washed [himself]8425-the murderer , and rubbed [his]8425-the murderer clothes ; there were spots that would not be removed , but [he]8425-the murderer cut the pieces out , and burnt them . How those stains were dispersed about [the room]432-the room ! The very feet of the dog were bloody . All this time [he]8425-the murderer had , never once , turned [his]8425-the murderer back upon the corpse ; no , not for a moment . Such preparations completed , [he]8425-the murderer moved , backward , towards the door : dragging the dog with [him]8425-the murderer , lest [he]8425-the murderer should soil [his]8425-the murderer feet anew and carry out new evidence of the crime into [the streets]758-the streets . [He]8425-the murderer shut the door softly , locked it , took the key , and left [the house]4595-the house . [He]8425-the murderer crossed over , and glanced up at the window , to be sure that nothing was visible from the outside . There was the curtain still drawn , which [she]8436-she would have opened to admit the light [she]8436-she never saw again . It lay nearly under there . [He]8425-the murderer knew that . God , how the sun poured down upon [the very spot]8437-the very spot ! The glance was instantaneous . It was a relief to have got free of [the room]432-the room . [He]8425-the murderer whistled on the dog , and walked rapidly away . [He]8425-the murderer went through [Islington]16-islington ; strode up [the hill at [Highgate]99-highgate on which stands the stone in honour of [Whittington]100-whittington]8439-the hill at highgate on which stands the stone in honour of whittington ; turned down to [Highgate Hill]101-highgate hill , unsteady of purpose , and uncertain where to go ; struck off to the right again , almost as soon as [he]8425-the murderer began to descend [it]101-highgate hill ; and taking the foot - path across [the fields]936-the fields , skirted [Caen Wood]102-caen wood , and so came on [Hampstead Heath]103-hampstead heath . Traversing [the hollow]8441-the hollow by [the Vale of Heath]104-the vale of heath , [he]8425-the murderer mounted the opposite bank , and crossing [the road which joins [the villages of [Hampstead]105-hampstead and [Highgate]99-highgate]8443-the villages of hampstead and highgate]8442-the road which joins the villages of hampstead and highgate , made along the remaining portion of [the heath]8444-the heath to [the fields at [North End]8446-north end]8445-the fields at north end , in one of which [he]8425-the murderer laid [himself]8425-the murderer down under a hedge , and slept . Soon [he]8425-the murderer was up again , and away , - not far into [the country]5109-the country , but back towards [London]3-london by [the high - road]958-the high - road - then back again - then over another part of the same ground as [he]8425-the murderer already traversed - then wandering up and down in [fields]8449-fields , and lying on ditches '[3942-them] brinks to rest , and starting up to make for [some other spot]3945-some other spot , and do the same , and ramble on again . Where could [he]3946-he go , that was near and not too public , to get some meat and drink ? [Hendon]106-hendon . That was [a good place , not far off]3947-a good place , not far off , and out of [most people]3948-most people 's way . [Thither]286-thither [he]3946-he directed [his]3946-he steps , - running sometimes , and sometimes , with a strange perversity , loitering at a snail 's pace , or stopping altogether and idly breaking the hedges with a stick . But when [he]3946-he got [there]4617-there , [all the people [he]3946-he met]3950-all the people he met - [the very children at the doors]3951-the very children at the doors - seemed to view [him]3946-he with suspicion . Back [he]3946-he turned again , without the courage to purchase bit or drop , though [he]3946-he had tasted no food for many hours ; and once more [he]3946-he lingered on [the Heath]107-the heath , uncertain where to go . [He]3946-he wandered over miles and [miles of ground]3952-miles of ground , and still came back to [the old place]3953-the old place . Morning and noon had passed , and the day was on the wane , and still [he]3946-he rambled to and fro , and up and down , and round and round , and still lingered about [the same spot]3954-the same spot . At last [he]3946-he got away , and shaped [his]3946-he course for [Hatfield]108-hatfield . It was nine o'clock at night , when [the man]4928-the man , quite tired out , and the dog , limping and lame from the unaccustomed exercise , turned down [the hill]935-the hill by [the church of [the quiet village]3958-the quiet village]3957-the church of the quiet village , and plodding along [the little street]3959-the little street , crept into [a small public - house]5100-a small public - house , whose scanty light had guided [them]3961-them to [the spot]3962-the spot . There was a fire in [the tap - room]3963-the tap - room , and [some country - labourers]3964-some country - labourers were drinking before it . [They]3964-some country - labourers made room for [the stranger]1957-the stranger , but [he]1957-the stranger sat down in the furthest corner , and ate and drank alone , or rather with [his]1957-the stranger dog : to whom [he]1957-the stranger cast a morsel of food from time to time . The conversation of [the men assembled here]3966-the men assembled here , turned upon [the neighbouring land]3967-the neighbouring land , and [farmers]3968-farmers ; and when those topics were exhausted , upon the age of [some old man who had been buried on the previous Sunday]3969-some old man who had been buried on the previous sunday ; [the young men present]3970-the young men present considering [him]1957-the stranger very old , and [the old men present]3971-the old men present declaring [him]1957-the stranger to have been quite young - not older , [one white - haired grandfather]3972-one white - haired grandfather said , than [he]1957-the stranger was - with ten or fifteen year of life in [him]1957-the stranger at least - if [he]1957-the stranger had taken care ; if [he]1957-the stranger had taken care . There was nothing to attract attention , or excite alarm in this . [The robber]1469-the robber , after paying [his]1957-the stranger reckoning , sat silent and unnoticed in [his]1957-the stranger corner , and had almost dropped asleep , when [he]1957-the stranger was half wakened by the noisy entrance of [a new comer]3974-a new comer . This was [an antic fellow]3975-an antic fellow , half pedlar and half mountebank , who travelled about [the country]5109-the country on foot to vend hones , strops , razors , washballs , harness - paste , medicine for dogs and horses , cheap perfumery , cosmetics , and such - like wares , which [he]3975-an antic fellow carried in a case slung to [his]3975-an antic fellow back . [His]3975-an antic fellow entrance was the signal for various homely jokes with [the countrymen]3977-the countrymen , which slackened not until [he]3975-an antic fellow had made [his]3975-an antic fellow supper , and opened [his]3975-an antic fellow box of treasures , when [he]3975-an antic fellow ingeniously contrived to unite business with amusement . ' And what be that stoof ? Good to eat , [Harry]131-harry ? '[3978-a grinning countryman] asked [a grinning countryman]3978-a grinning countryman , pointing to some composition - cakes in one corner . ' This , '[7164-the fellow] said [the fellow]7164-the fellow , producing one , ' this is the infallible and invaluable composition for removing all sorts of stain , rust , dirt , mildew , spick , speck , spot , or spatter , from silk , satin , linen , cambric , cloth , crape , stuff , carpet , merino , muslin , bombazeen , or woollen stuff . Wine - stains , fruit - stains , beer - stains , water - stains , paint - stains , pitch - stains , any stains , all come out at one rub with the infallible and invaluable composition . If [a lady]305-a lady stains [her]305-a lady honour , [she]305-a lady has only need to swallow one cake and [she]305-a lady 's cured at once - for it 's poison . If [a gentleman]1144-a gentleman wants to prove this , [he]1144-a gentleman has only need to bolt one little square , and [he]1144-a gentleman has put it beyond question - for it 's quite as satisfactory as a pistol - bullet , and a great deal nastier in the flavour , consequently the more credit in taking it . One penny a square . With all these virtues , one penny a square ! '[7164-the fellow] There were [two buyers]3980-two buyers directly , and [more of [the listeners]3982-the listeners]3981-more of the listeners plainly hesitated . [The vendor]3983-the vendor observing this , increased in loquacity . ' It 's all bought up as fast as it can be made , '[7164-the fellow] said [the fellow]7164-the fellow . ' There are [fourteen water - mills]8452-fourteen water - mills , [six steam - engines]8453-six steam - engines , and a galvanic battery , always a - working upon it , and [they]8454-they ca n't make it fast enough , though [the men]2928-the men work so hard that [they]2928-the men die off , and [the widows]8456-the widows is pensioned directly , with twenty pound a - year for [each of [the children]395-the children]8457-each of the children , and a premium of fifty for [twins]8459-twins . One penny a square ! Two half - pence is all the same , and four farthings is received with joy . One penny a square ! Wine - stains , fruit - stains , beer - stains , water - stains , paint - stains , pitch - stains , mud - stains , blood - stains ! Here is a stain upon the hat of [a gentleman in company]8460-a gentleman in company , that [I]7164-the fellow 'll take clean out , before [he]8460-a gentleman in company can order [me]7164-the fellow a pint of ale . '[7164-the fellow] ' Hah ! '[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]161-sikes starting up . ' Give that back . '[161-sikes] ' [I]4928-the man 'll take it clean out , [sir]4564-sir , '[4928-the man] replied [the man]4928-the man , winking to [the company]1053-the company , ' before [you]4564-sir can come across [the room]432-the room to get it . [Gentlemen]1328-gentlemen all , observe the dark stain upon [this gentleman]1187-this gentleman 's hat , no wider than a shilling , but thicker than a half - crown . Whether it is a wine - stain , fruit - stain , beer - stain , water - stain , paint - stain , pitch - stain , mud - stain , or blood - stain - '[4928-the man] [The man]4928-the man got no further , for [Sikes]161-sikes with a hideous imprecation overthrew the table , and tearing the hat from [him]4928-the man , burst out of [the house]4595-the house . With the same perversity of feeling and irresolution that had fastened upon [him]4928-the man , despite [himself]4928-the man , all day , [the murderer]8425-the murderer , finding that [he]4928-the man was not followed , and that [they]3990-they most probably considered [him]4928-the man [some drunken sullen fellow]3991-some drunken sullen fellow , turned back up [the town]4898-the town , and getting out of the glare of the lamps of [a stage - coach that was standing in [the street]353-the street]3993-a stage - coach that was standing in the street , was walking past , when [he]4928-the man recognised the mail from [London]3-london , and saw that it was standing at [the little post - office]3995-the little post - office . [He]4928-the man almost knew what was to come ; but [he]4928-the man crossed over , and listened . [The guard]3996-the guard was standing at the door , waiting for the letter - bag . [A man , dressed like a game - keeper]3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper , came up at the moment , and [he]3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper handed [him]3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper a basket which lay ready on the pavement . ' That 's for [[your]287-ben people]8465-your people , '[3996-the guard] said [the guard]3996-the guard . ' Now , look alive in there , will [you]287-ben . Damn that '[3996-the guard] ere bag , it warn't ready night afore last ; this wo n't do , [you]3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper know ! ' '[3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper] Anything new up in [town]1697-town , [Ben]287-ben ? ' asked [the game - keeper]8466-the game - keeper , drawing back to the window - shutters , the better to admire the horses . '[287-ben] No , nothing that [I]0-i knows on , ' replied [the man]4928-the man , pulling on [his]4928-the man gloves . '[288-corn] [Corn]288-corn 's up a little . [I]0-i heerd talk of a murder , too , down [Spitalfields]78-spitalfields way , but [I]0-i do n't reckon much upon it . ' '[0-i] Oh , that 's quite true , ' said [a gentleman inside , who was looking out of the window]8468-a gentleman inside , who was looking out of the window . '[0-i] And a dreadful murder it was . ' '[4564-sir] Was it , [sir]4564-sir ? ' rejoined [the guard]3996-the guard , touching [his]3996-the guard hat . '[4564-sir] [Man]1163-man or [woman]2889-woman , pray , [sir]4564-sir ? ' '[6715-a woman] [A woman]6715-a woman , ' replied [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman . '[6715-a woman] It is supposed - ' '[6715-a woman] Now , [Ben]287-ben , ' replied [the coachman]5624-the coachman impatiently . '[287-ben] Damn that ' ere bag , '[3996-the guard] said [the guard]3996-the guard ; ' are [you]287-ben gone to sleep in there ? '[3996-the guard] ' Coming ! '[4006-the office keeper] cried [the office keeper]4006-the office keeper , running out . ' Coming , '[3996-the guard] growled [the guard]3996-the guard . ' Ah , and so 's [the young '[3996-the guard] ooman of property]8472-the young ' ooman of property that 's going to take a fancy to [me]0-i , but [I]0-i do n't know when . Here , give hold . All ri - ight ! ' The horn sounded a few cheerful notes , and [the coach]5036-the coach was gone . [Sikes]161-sikes remained standing in [the street]353-the street , apparently unmoved by what [he]161-sikes had just heard , and agitated by no stronger feeling than a doubt where to go . At length [he]161-sikes went back again , and took [the road which leads from [Hatfield]108-hatfield to [St. Albans]109-st. albans]8475-the road which leads from hatfield to st. albans . [He]161-sikes went on doggedly ; but as [he]161-sikes left [the town]4898-the town behind [him]161-sikes , and plunged into the solitude and darkness of [the road]4910-the road , [he]161-sikes felt a dread and awe creeping upon [him]161-sikes which shook [him]161-sikes to the core . Every object before [him]161-sikes , substance or shadow , still or moving , took the semblance of some fearful thing ; but these fears were nothing compared to the sense that haunted [him]161-sikes of that morning 's ghastly figure following at [his]161-sikes heels . [He]161-sikes could trace its shadow in the gloom , supply the smallest item of the outline , and note how stiff and solemn it seemed to stalk along . [He]161-sikes could hear its garments rustling in the leaves , and every breath of wind came laden with that last low cry . If [he]161-sikes stopped it did the same . If [he]161-sikes ran , it followed - not running too : that would have been a relief : but like [a corpse endowed with the mere machinery of life]8478-a corpse endowed with the mere machinery of life , and borne on one slow melancholy wind that never rose or fell . At times , [he]161-sikes turned , with desperate determination , resolved to beat this phantom off , though it should look [him]161-sikes dead ; but the hair rose on [his]161-sikes head , and [his]161-sikes blood stood still , for it had turned with [him]161-sikes and was behind [him]161-sikes then . [He]161-sikes had kept it before [him]161-sikes that morning , but it was behind now - always . [He]161-sikes leaned [his]161-sikes back against a bank , and felt that it stood above [him]161-sikes , visibly out against the cold night - sky . [He]161-sikes threw [himself]161-sikes upon [the road]4910-the road - on [his]161-sikes back upon [the road]4910-the road . At [his]161-sikes head it stood , silent , erect , and still - a living grave - stone , with [its]8481-its epitaph in blood . Let [no man]5722-no man talk of [murderers]859-murderers escaping justice , and hint that [Providence]289-providence must sleep . There were twenty score of violent deaths in one long minute of that agony of fear . There was [a shed in [a field [he]161-sikes passed]8485-a field he passed , that offered shelter for the night]8484-a shed in a field he passed , that offered shelter for the night . Before the door , were three tall poplar trees , which made it very dark within ; and the wind moaned through them with a dismal wail . [He]161-sikes could not walk on , till daylight came again ; and here [he]161-sikes stretched [himself]161-sikes close to the wall - to undergo new torture . For now , a vision came before [him]161-sikes , as constant and more terrible than that from which [he]161-sikes had escaped . Those widely staring eyes , so lustreless and so glassy , that [he]161-sikes had better borne to see them than think upon them , appeared in the midst of the darkness : light in themselves , but giving light to nothing . There were but two , but they were everywhere . If [he]161-sikes shut out the sight , there came [the room]432-the room with every well - known object - some , indeed , that [he]161-sikes would have forgotten , if [he]161-sikes had gone over its contents from memory - each in its accustomed place . The body was in its place , and its eyes were as [he]161-sikes saw them when [he]161-sikes stole away . [He]161-sikes got up , and rushed into [the field]6806-the field without . [The figure]8488-the figure was behind [him]161-sikes . [He]161-sikes re - entered [the shed]8489-the shed , and shrunk down once more . The eyes were there , before [he]161-sikes had laid [himself]161-sikes along . And here [he]161-sikes remained in such terror as none but [he]161-sikes can know , trembling in every limb , and the cold sweat starting from every pore , when suddenly there arose upon the night - wind the noise of distant shouting , and the roar of voices mingled in alarm and wonder . Any sound of [men]416-men in [that lonely place]8491-that lonely place , even though it conveyed a real cause of alarm , was something to [him]161-sikes . [He]161-sikes regained [his]161-sikes strength and energy at the prospect of personal danger ; and springing to [his]161-sikes feet , rushed into the open air . The broad sky seemed on fire . Rising into the air with showers of sparks , and rolling one above the other , were sheets of flame , lighting the atmosphere for miles round , and driving clouds of smoke in the direction where [he]161-sikes stood . The shouts grew louder as new voices swelled the roar , and [he]161-sikes could hear the cry of Fire ! mingled with the ringing of an alarm - bell , the fall of heavy bodies , and the crackling of flames as they twined round some new obstacle , and shot aloft as though refreshed by food . The noise increased as [he]161-sikes looked . There were [people there]8492-people there - [men]416-men and [women]5143-women - light , bustle . It was like new life to [him]161-sikes . [He]161-sikes darted onward - straight , headlong - dashing through brier and brake , and leaping gate and fence as madly as [his]161-sikes dog , who careered with loud and sounding bark before [him]161-sikes . [He]161-sikes came upon the spot . There were [half - dressed figures tearing to and fro]8495-half - dressed figures tearing to and fro , some endeavouring to drag the frightened horses from [the stables]8496-the stables , [others]2567-others driving the cattle from [the yard]4955-the yard and [out - houses]8499-out - houses , and [others coming laden from the burning pile , amidst a shower of falling sparks , and the tumbling down of red - hot beams]8500-others coming laden from the burning pile , amidst a shower of falling sparks , and the tumbling down of red - hot beams . The apertures , where doors and windows stood an hour ago , disclosed a mass of raging fire ; walls rocked and crumbled into the burning well ; the molten lead and iron poured down , white hot , upon the ground . [Women]5143-women and [children]374-children shrieked , and [men]416-men encouraged [each other]507-each other with noisy shouts and cheers . The clanking of the engine - pumps , and the spirting and hissing of the water as it fell upon the blazing wood , added to the tremendous roar . [He]161-sikes shouted , too , till [he]161-sikes was hoarse ; and flying from memory and [himself]161-sikes , plunged into the thickest of the throng . Hither and thither [he]161-sikes dived that night : now working at the pumps , and now hurrying through the smoke and flame , but never ceasing to engage [himself]161-sikes wherever noise and [men]416-men were thickest . Up and down the ladders , upon the roofs of [buildings]8506-buildings , over floors that quaked and trembled with [his]161-sikes weight , under the lee of falling bricks and stones , in every part of that great fire was [he]161-sikes ; but [he]161-sikes bore a charmed life , and had neither scratch nor bruise , nor weariness nor thought , till morning dawned again , and only smoke and blackened ruins remained . This mad excitement over , there returned , with ten - fold force , the dreadful consciousness of [his]161-sikes crime . [He]161-sikes looked suspiciously about [him]161-sikes , for [the men]2928-the men were conversing in groups , and [he]161-sikes feared to be the subject of [their]2928-the men talk . The dog obeyed the significant beck of [his]161-sikes finger , and [they]2928-the men drew off , stealthily , together . [He]161-sikes passed near an engine where [some men]8508-some men were seated , and [they]8508-some men called to [him]161-sikes to share in [their]8508-some men refreshment . [He]161-sikes took some bread and meat ; and as [he]161-sikes drank a draught of beer , heard [the firemen]8509-the firemen , who were from [London]3-london , talking about the murder . '[4008-he] [He]4008-he has gone to [Birmingham]13-birmingham , [they]4009-they say , ' said [one]622-one : '[4009-they] but [they]4009-they 'll have [him]4008-he yet , for [the scouts]4010-the scouts are out , and by to - morrow night there 'll be a cry all through [the country]5109-the country . ' [He]161-sikes hurried off , and walked till [he]161-sikes almost dropped upon the ground ; then lay down in [a lane]8511-a lane , and had a long , but broken and uneasy sleep . [He]161-sikes wandered on again , irresolute and undecided , and oppressed with the fear of another solitary night . Suddenly , [he]161-sikes took the desperate resolution to going back to [London]3-london . '[4009-they] There 's [somebody to speak to there]4012-somebody to speak to there , at all event , ' [he]161-sikes thought . '[4012-somebody to speak to there] [A good hiding - place]4013-a good hiding - place , too . [They]4009-they 'll never expect to nab [me]0-i there , after this country scent . Why ca n't [I]0-i lie by for a week or so , and , forcing blunt from [Fagin]174-fagin , get abroad to [France]110-france ? [Damme]231-damme , [I]0-i 'll risk it . ' [He]161-sikes acted upon this impulse without delay , and choosing [the least frequented roads]8512-the least frequented roads began [his]161-sikes journey back , resolved to lie concealed within a short distance of [the metropolis]4560-the metropolis , and , entering [it]4560-the metropolis at dusk by a circuitous route , to proceed straight to [that part of [it]4560-the metropolis which [he]161-sikes had fixed on for [his]161-sikes destination]8514-that part of it which he had fixed on for his destination . The dog , though . If any description of [him]161-sikes were out , it would not be forgotten that the dog was missing , and had probably gone with [him]161-sikes . This might lead to [his]161-sikes apprehension as [he]161-sikes passed along [the streets]758-the streets . [He]161-sikes resolved to drown [him]161-sikes , and walked on , looking about for [a pond]8516-a pond : picking up a heavy stone and tying it to [his]161-sikes handkerchief as [he]161-sikes went . [The animal]8517-the animal looked up into [[his]8517-the animal master]4709-his master 's face while these preparations were making ; whether [his]161-sikes instinct apprehended something of [their]8519-their purpose , or [the robber]1469-the robber 's sidelong look at [him]161-sikes was sterner than ordinary , [he]161-sikes skulked a little farther in the rear than usual , and cowered as [he]161-sikes came more slowly along . When [[his]8517-the animal master]4709-his master halted at the brink of [a pool]8522-a pool , and looked round to call [him]161-sikes , [he]4709-his master stopped outright . '[231-damme] Do [you]4014-you hear [me]0-i call ? Come here ! ' cried [Sikes]161-sikes . [The animal]8517-the animal came up from the very force of habit ; but as [Sikes]161-sikes stooped to attach the handkerchief to [his]161-sikes throat , [he]161-sikes uttered a low growl and started back . '[4014-you] Come back ! ' said [the robber]1469-the robber . The dog wagged [his]161-sikes tail , but moved not . [Sikes]161-sikes made a running noose and called [him]161-sikes again . The dog advanced , retreated , paused an instant , and scoured away at [his]161-sikes hardest speed . [The man]4928-the man whistled again and again , and sat down and waited in the expectation that [he]4928-the man would return . [But no dog]8526-but no dog appeared , and at length [he]4928-the man resumed [his]4928-the man journey . [CHAPTER XLIX MONKS]133-monks AND [MR . BROWNLOW]194-mr. brownlow AT LENGTH MEET . [THEIR]8527-they CONVERSATION , AND THE INTELLIGENCE THAT INTERRUPTS IT The twilight was beginning to close in , when [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow alighted from [a hackney - coach]3395-a hackney - coach at [his]194-mr. brownlow own door , and knocked softly . The door being opened , [a sturdy man]8529-a sturdy man got out of [the coach]5036-the coach and stationed [himself]8529-a sturdy man on one side of the steps , while [another man , who had been seated on the box]8531-another man , who had been seated on the box , dismounted too , and stood upon the other side . At a sign from [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , [they]8527-they helped out [a third man]8532-a third man , and taking [him]8532-a third man between [them]8527-they , hurried [him]8532-a third man into [the house]4595-the house . [This man]4708-this man was [Monks]133-monks . [They]8527-they walked in the same manner up [the stairs]6216-the stairs without speaking , and [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , preceding [them]8527-they , led the way into [a back - room]997-a back - room . At the door of [this apartment]8537-this apartment , [Monks , who had ascended with evident reluctance]8538-monks , who had ascended with evident reluctance , stopped . [The two men]2011-the two men looked at [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman as if for instructions . '[4015-him] [He]4015-him knows the alternative , ' said [Mr. Browlow]275-mr. browlow . '[4015-him] If [he]4015-him hesitates or moves a finger but as [you]4016-you bid [him]4015-him , drag [him]4015-him into [the street]353-the street , call for the aid of [the police]1595-the police , and impeach [him]4015-him as [a felon]4019-a felon in [my]0-i name . ' '[1595-the police] How dare [you]4016-you say this of [me]0-i ? ' asked [Monks]133-monks . '[4016-you] How dare [you]4016-you urge [me]0-i to it , [young man]2626-young man ? ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , confronting [him]4016-you with a steady look . '[4016-you] Are [you]4016-you mad enough to leave [this house]1458-this house ? Unhand [him]4015-him . There , [sir]4564-sir . [You]4564-sir are free to go , and [we]4023-we to follow . But [I]0-i warn [you]4564-sir , by all [I]0-i hold most solemn and most sacred , that instant will have [you]4564-sir apprehended on a charge of fraud and robbery . [I]0-i am resolute and immoveable . If [you]4564-sir are determined to be the same , [your]4564-sir blood be upon [your]4564-sir own head ! ' '[4564-sir] By what authority am [I]0-i kidnapped in [the street]353-the street , and brought here by these dogs ? ' asked [Monks]133-monks , looking from one to [the other of [the men who stood beside [him]0-i]8542-the men who stood beside him]8541-the other of the men who stood beside him . '[4564-sir] By [mine]4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[4564-sir] [Those persons]4025-those persons are indemnified by [me]0-i . If [you]4564-sir complain of being deprived of [your]4564-sir liberty - [you]4564-sir had power and opportunity to retrieve it as [you]4564-sir came along , but [you]4564-sir deemed it advisable to remain quiet - [I]0-i say again , throw [yourself]4564-sir for protection on the law . [I]0-i will appeal to the law too ; but when [you]4564-sir have gone too far to recede , do not sue to [me]0-i for leniency , when the power will have passed into other hands ; and do not say [I]0-i plunged [you]4564-sir down [the gulf into which [you]4564-sir rushed]4026-the gulf into which you rushed , [yourself]4564-sir . ' [Monks]133-monks was plainly disconcerted , and alarmed besides . [He]133-monks hesitated . '[4564-sir] [You]4564-sir will decide quickly , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , with perfect firmness and composure . '[4564-sir] If [you]4564-sir wish [me]0-i to prefer [my]0-i charges publicly , and consign [you]4564-sir to a punishment the extent of which , although [I]0-i can , with a shudder , foresee , [I]0-i can not control , once more , [I]0-i say , for [you]4564-sir know the way . If not , and [you]4564-sir appeal to [my]0-i forbearance , and the mercy of those [you]4564-sir have deeply injured , seat [yourself]4564-sir , without a word , in that chair . It has waited for [you]4564-sir two whole days . ' [Monks]133-monks muttered some unintelligible words , but wavered still . '[4564-sir] [You]4564-sir will be prompt , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[4564-sir] A word from [me]0-i , and the alternative has gone for ever . ' Still [the man]4928-the man hesitated . '[4564-sir] [I]0-i have not the inclination to parley , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , '[0-i] and , as [I]0-i advocate the dearest interests of [others]2567-others , [I]0-i have not the right . ' '[0-i] Is there - ' demanded [Monks]133-monks with a faltering tongue , - '[0-i] is there - no middle course ? ' '[0-i] None . ' [Monks]133-monks looked at [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , with an anxious eye ; but , reading in [his]4702-the old gentleman countenance nothing but severity and determination , walked into [the room]432-the room , and , shrugging [his]4702-the old gentleman shoulders , sat down . '[0-i] Lock the door on the outside , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow to [the attendants]8546-the attendants , '[0-i] and come when [I]0-i ring . ' [The men]2928-the men obeyed , and [the two]5363-the two were left alone together . '[0-i] This is pretty treatment , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Monks]133-monks , throwing down [his]0-i hat and cloak , '[4564-sir] from [[my]0-i father 's oldest friend]4029-my father 's oldest friend . ' '[4029-my father 's oldest friend] It is because [I]0-i was [[your]0-i father 's oldest friend]4030-your father 's oldest friend , [young man]2626-young man , ' returned [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; '[2626-young man] it is because the hopes and wishes of young and happy years were bound up with [him]4564-sir , and [that fair creature of [his]4564-sir blood and kindred who rejoined [her]4032-that fair creature of his blood and kindred who rejoined her god [God]167-god]4032-that fair creature of his blood and kindred who rejoined her god in youth , and left [me]0-i [here]351-here [a solitary , lonely man]4034-a solitary , lonely man : it is because [he]4564-sir knelt with [me]0-i beside [[his]4564-sir only sisters]4035-his only sisters ' death - bed when [he]4564-sir was yet [a boy]4668-a boy , on the morning that would - but [Heaven]227-heaven willed otherwise - have made [her]4032-that fair creature of his blood and kindred who rejoined her god [[my]4696-the other young wife]8550-my young wife ; it is because [my]4696-the other seared heart clung to [him]4564-sir , from that time forth , through all [his]4564-sir trials and errors , till [he]4564-sir died ; it is because old recollections and associations filled [my]4696-the other heart , and even the sight of [you]8551-you brings with it old thoughts of [him]4564-sir ; it is because of all these things that [I]4696-the other am moved to treat [you]8551-you gently now - yes , [Edward Leeford]213-edward leeford , even now - and blush for [your]8551-you unworthiness who bear the name . '[4696-the other] ' What has the name to do with it ? '[4696-the other] asked [the other]4696-the other , after contemplating , half in silence , and half in dogged wonder , the agitation of [[his]4696-the other companion]4727-his companion . ' What is the name to [me]4696-the other ? '[4696-the other] ' Nothing , '[194-mr. brownlow] replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ' nothing to [you]8551-you . But it was [hers]8552-hers , and even at this distance of time brings back to [me]194-mr. brownlow , [an old man]1650-an old man , the glow and thrill which [I]194-mr. brownlow once felt , only to hear it repeated by [a stranger]3046-a stranger . [I]194-mr. brownlow am very glad [you]8551-you have changed it - very - very . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' This is all mighty fine , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks to retain [his]133-monks assumed designation after a long silence , during which [he]133-monks had jerked [himself]133-monks in sullen defiance to and fro , and [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow had sat , shading [his]133-monks face with [his]194-mr. brownlow hand . ' But what do [you]8551-you want with [me]194-mr. brownlow ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [You]8551-you have [a brother]8555-a brother , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , rousing [himself]194-mr. brownlow : ' [a brother]8555-a brother , the whisper of whose name in [your]8551-you ear when [I]194-mr. brownlow came behind [you]8551-you in [the street]353-the street , was , in itself , almost enough to make [you]8551-you accompany [me]194-mr. brownlow hither , in wonder and alarm . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [I]133-monks have [no brother]8558-no brother , '[133-monks] replied [Monks]133-monks . ' [You]8551-you know [I]133-monks was [an only child]8559-an only child . Why do [you]8551-you talk to [me]133-monks of [brothers]8560-brothers ? [You]8551-you know that , as well as [I.]133-monks '[133-monks] ' Attend to what [I]194-mr. brownlow do know , and [you]8551-you may not , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' [I]194-mr. brownlow shall interest [you]8551-you by and by . [I]194-mr. brownlow know that of the wretched marriage , into which family pride , and the most sordid and narrowest of all ambition , forced [[your]8551-you unhappy father]8561-your unhappy father when [a mere boy]8562-a mere boy , [you]8551-you were the sole and most unnatural issue . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [I]133-monks do n't care for hard names , '[133-monks] interrupted [Monks]133-monks with a jeering laugh . ' [You]8551-you know the fact , and that 's enough for [me]133-monks . '[133-monks] ' But [I]4702-the old gentleman also know , '[4702-the old gentleman] pursued [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman , ' the misery , the slow torture , the protracted anguish of that ill - assorted union . [I]4702-the old gentleman know how listlessly and wearily each of [that wretched pair]8563-that wretched pair dragged on [their]8563-that wretched pair heavy chain through a world that was poisoned to [them]8563-that wretched pair both . [I]4702-the old gentleman know how cold formalities were succeeded by open taunts ; how indifference gave place to dislike , dislike to hate , and hate to loathing , until at last [they]8563-that wretched pair wrenched the clanking bond asunder , and retiring a wide space apart , carried each a galling fragment , of which nothing but death could break the rivets , to hide it in new society beneath the gayest looks [they]8563-that wretched pair could assume . [[Your]8551-you mother]4960-your mother succeeded ; [she]4960-your mother forgot it soon . But it rusted and cankered at [[your]8551-you father]6291-your father 's heart for years . '[4702-the old gentleman] ' Well , [they]8563-that wretched pair were separated , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , ' and what of that ? '[133-monks] ' When [they]8563-that wretched pair had been separated for some time , '[4702-the old gentleman] returned [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ' and [[your]8551-you mother]4960-your mother , wholly given up to continental frivolities , had utterly forgotten [the young husband ten good years [her]4960-your mother junior , who , with prospects blighted , lingered on at [home]4804-home]8567-the young husband ten good years her junior , who , with prospects blighted , lingered on at home , [he]8567-the young husband ten good years her junior , who , with prospects blighted , lingered on at home fell among [new friends]8569-new friends . This circumstance , at least , [you]8551-you know already . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Not [I]133-monks , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , turning away [his]133-monks eyes and beating [his]133-monks foot upon the ground , as [a man who is determined to deny everything]4039-a man who is determined to deny everything . ' Not [I.]133-monks '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [Your]8551-you manner , no less than [your]8551-you actions , assures [me]194-mr. brownlow that [you]8551-you have never forgotten it , or ceased to think of it with bitterness , '[194-mr. brownlow] returned [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' [I]194-mr. brownlow speak of fifteen years ago , when [you]8551-you were not more than eleven years old , and [[your]8551-you father]6291-your father but one - and - thirty - for [he]6291-your father was , [I]194-mr. brownlow repeat , [a boy]4668-a boy , when [[his]6291-your father father]426-his father ordered [him]6291-your father to marry . Must [I]194-mr. brownlow go back to events which cast a shade upon the memory of [[your]8551-you parent]8573-your parent , or will [you]8551-you spare it , and disclose to [me]194-mr. brownlow the truth ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [I]133-monks have nothing to disclose , '[133-monks] rejoined [Monks]133-monks . ' [You]8551-you must talk on if [you]8551-you will . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [These new friends]8574-these new friends , then , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ' were [a naval officer retired from active service]8575-a naval officer retired from active service , whose wife had died some half - a - year before , and left [him]8575-a naval officer retired from active service with [two children]8576-two children - there had been more , but , of all [[their]8574-these new friends family]8577-their family , happily but two survived . [They]8576-two children were [both daughters]8578-both daughters ; [one a beautiful creature of nineteen]8579-one a beautiful creature of nineteen , and [the other]4696-the other [a mere child of two or three years old]8581-a mere child of two or three years old . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' What 's this to [me]133-monks ? '[133-monks] asked [Monks]133-monks . ' [They]8574-these new friends resided , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , without seeming to hear the interruption , ' in [a part of [the country]5109-the country to which [[your]8551-you father]6291-your father in [his]6291-your father wandering had repaired , and where [he]6291-your father had taken up [[his]6291-your father abode]8585-his abode]8582-a part of the country to which your father in his wandering had repaired , and where he had taken up his abode . Acquaintance , intimacy , friendship , fast followed on each other . [[Your]8551-you father]6291-your father was gifted as [few men]1601-few men are . [He]6291-your father had [[his]6291-your father sister]8588-his sister 's soul and person . As [the old officer]8589-the old officer knew [him]6291-your father more and more , [he]8589-the old officer grew to love [him]6291-your father . [I]194-mr. brownlow would that it had ended [there]4617-there . [[His]6291-your father daughter]8591-his daughter did the same . '[194-mr. brownlow] [The old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman paused ; [Monks]133-monks was biting [his]133-monks lips , with [his]133-monks eyes fixed upon the floor ; seeing this , [he]133-monks immediately resumed : ' The end of a year found [him]6291-your father contracted , solemnly contracted , to [that daughter]8592-that daughter ; the object of the first , true , ardent , only passion of [a guileless girl]8593-a guileless girl . '[133-monks] ' [Your]194-mr. brownlow tale is of the longest , '[133-monks] observed [Monks]133-monks , moving restlessly in [his]133-monks chair . ' It is a true tale of grief and trial , and sorrow , [young man]2626-young man , '[194-mr. brownlow] returned [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ' and such tales usually are ; if it were one of unmixed joy and happiness , it would be very brief . At length one of those rich relations to strengthen whose interest and importance [[your]2626-young man father]6291-your father had been sacrificed , as others are often - it is no uncommon case - died , and to repair the misery [he]6291-your father had been instrumental in occasioning , left [him]6291-your father [his]6291-your father panacea for all griefs - Money . It was necessary that [he]6291-your father should immediately repair to [Rome]111-rome , whither [this man]4708-this man had sped for health , and where [he]6291-your father had died , leaving [his]6291-your father affairs in great confusion . [He]6291-your father went ; was seized with mortal illness there ; was followed , the moment the intelligence reached [Paris]112-paris , by [[your]2626-young man mother]4960-your mother who carried [you]2626-young man with [her]4960-your mother ; [he]6291-your father died the day after [her]4960-your mother arrival , leaving no will - no will - so that [the whole property]8598-the whole property fell to [her]4960-your mother and [you]2626-young man . '[194-mr. brownlow] At this part of the recital [Monks]133-monks held [his]133-monks breath , and listened with a face of intense eagerness , though [his]133-monks eyes were not directed towards [the speaker]5548-the speaker . As [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow paused , [he]194-mr. brownlow changed [his]194-mr. brownlow position with the air of one who has experienced a sudden relief , and wiped [his]194-mr. brownlow hot face and hands . ' Before [he]6291-your father went abroad , and as [he]6291-your father passed through [London]3-london on [his]6291-your father way , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , slowly , and fixing [his]194-mr. brownlow eyes upon the other 's face , ' [he]6291-your father came to [me]194-mr. brownlow . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [I]133-monks never heard of that , '[133-monks] interrupted [MOnks]133-monks in a tone intended to appear incredulous , but savouring more of disagreeable surprise . ' [He]6291-your father came to [me]133-monks , and left with [me]133-monks , among some other things , a picture - a portrait painted by [himself]6291-your father - a likeness of [this poor girl]7952-this poor girl - which [he]6291-your father did not wish to leave behind , and could not carry forward on [his]6291-your father hasty journey . [He]6291-your father was worn by anxiety and remorse almost to a shadow ; talked in a wild , distracted way , of ruin and dishonour worked by [himself]6291-your father ; confided to [me]133-monks [his]6291-your father intention to convert [[his]6291-your father whole property]8600-his whole property , at any loss , into money , and , having settled on [[his]6291-your father wife]4864-his wife and [you]8602-you a portion of [his]6291-your father recent acquisition , to fly [the country]5109-the country - [I]133-monks guessed too well [he]6291-your father would not fly alone - and never see it more . Even from [me]133-monks , [[his]6291-your father old and early friend , whose strong attachment had taken root in [the earth]5064-the earth that covered one most dear to [both]8322-both]8604-his old and early friend , whose strong attachment had taken root in the earth that covered one most dear to both - even from [me]133-monks [he]6291-your father withheld any more particular confession , promising to write and tell [me]133-monks all , and after that to see [me]133-monks once again , for the last time on [earth]1018-earth . Alas ! That was the last time . [I]133-monks had no letter , and [I]133-monks never saw [him]6291-your father more . '[133-monks] ' [I]194-mr. brownlow went , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , after a short pause , ' [I]194-mr. brownlow went , when all was over , to the scene of [his]6291-your father - [I]194-mr. brownlow will use the term [the world]4589-the world would freely use , for worldly harshness or favour are now alike to [him]6291-your father - of [his]6291-your father guilty love , resolved that if [my]194-mr. brownlow fears were realised that [erring child]8609-erring child should find one heart and [home]4804-home to shelter and compassionate [her]8609-erring child . [The family]4874-the family had left that part a week before ; [they]4874-the family had called in such trifling debts as were outstanding , discharged [them]4874-the family , and left [the place]4925-the place by night . Why , or whither , none can tell . '[194-mr. brownlow] [Monks]133-monks drew [his]133-monks breath yet more freely , and looked round with a smile of triumph . ' When [[your]133-monks brother]8613-your brother , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , drawing nearer to the other 's chair , ' When [[your]133-monks brother]8613-your brother : [a feeble , ragged , neglected child]8615-a feeble , ragged , neglected child : was cast in [my]194-mr. brownlow way by a stronger hand than chance , and rescued by [me]194-mr. brownlow from a life of vice and infamy - '[194-mr. brownlow] ' What ? '[133-monks] cried [Monks]133-monks . ' By [me]194-mr. brownlow , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' [I]194-mr. brownlow told [you]133-monks [I]194-mr. brownlow should interest [you]133-monks before long . [I]194-mr. brownlow say by [me]194-mr. brownlow - [I]194-mr. brownlow see that [[your]133-monks cunning associate]8616-your cunning associate suppressed [my]194-mr. brownlow name , although for ought [he]8616-your cunning associate knew , it would be quite strange to [your]133-monks ears . When [he]8616-your cunning associate was rescued by [me]194-mr. brownlow , then , and lay recovering from sickness in [[my]194-mr. brownlow house]2702-my house , [his]8616-your cunning associate strong resemblance to this picture [I]194-mr. brownlow have spoken of , struck [me]194-mr. brownlow with astonishment . Even when [I]194-mr. brownlow first saw [him]8616-your cunning associate in all [his]8616-your cunning associate dirt and misery , there was a lingering expression in [his]8616-your cunning associate face that came upon [me]194-mr. brownlow like a glimpse of [some old friend flashing on one in a vivid dream]8618-some old friend flashing on one in a vivid dream . [I]194-mr. brownlow need not tell [you]133-monks [he]8616-your cunning associate was snared away before [I]194-mr. brownlow knew [his]8616-your cunning associate history - '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Why not ? '[133-monks] asked [Monks]133-monks hastily . ' Because [you]133-monks know it well . '[133-monks] ' [I]194-mr. brownlow ! '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Denial to [me]194-mr. brownlow is vain , '[194-mr. brownlow] replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' [I]194-mr. brownlow shall show [you]133-monks that [I]194-mr. brownlow know more than that . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [You]133-monks - [you]133-monks - ca n't prove anything against [me]133-monks , '[133-monks] stammered [Monks]133-monks . ' [I]133-monks defy [you]133-monks to do it ! '[133-monks] ' [We]8619-we shall see , '[4702-the old gentleman] returned [the old gentleman]4702-the old gentleman with a searching glance . ' [I]4702-the old gentleman lost [the boy]437-the boy , and no efforts of [mine]4702-the old gentleman could recover [him]437-the boy . [[Your]437-the boy mother]4960-your mother being dead , [I]4702-the old gentleman knew that [you]437-the boy alone could solve the mystery if [anybody]435-anybody could , and as when [I]4702-the old gentleman had last heard of [you]437-the boy [you]437-the boy were on [[your]437-the boy own estate in [the West Indies]31-the west indies]8623-your own estate in the west indies - whither , as [you]437-the boy well know , [you]437-the boy retired upon [[your]437-the boy mother]4960-your mother 's death to escape the consequences of vicious courses here - [I]4702-the old gentleman made the voyage . [You]437-the boy had left it , months before , and were supposed to be in [London]3-london , but [no one]5412-no one could tell where . [I]4702-the old gentleman returned . [[Your]437-the boy agents]8626-your agents had no clue to [[your]437-the boy residence]8627-your residence . [You]437-the boy came and went , [they]8626-your agents said , as strangely as [you]437-the boy had ever done : sometimes for days together and sometimes not for months : keeping to all appearance the same low haunts and mingling with [the same infamous herd who had been [[your]437-the boy associates]8629-your associates when [a fierce ungovernable boy]8630-a fierce ungovernable boy . [I]4702-the old gentleman wearied [them]8626-your agents with new applications]8628-the same infamous herd who had been your associates when a fierce ungovernable boy . i wearied them with new applications . [I]4702-the old gentleman paced [the streets]758-the streets by night and day , but until two hours ago , all [my]4702-the old gentleman efforts were fruitless , and [I]4702-the old gentleman never saw [you]437-the boy for an instant . '[4702-the old gentleman] ' And now [you]437-the boy do see [me]133-monks , '[133-monks] said [Monks]133-monks , rising boldly , ' what then ? Fraud and robbery are high - sounding words - justified , [you]437-the boy think , by a fancied resemblance in [some young imp]8632-some young imp to an idle daub of [[a dead man]8633-a dead man 's Brother]8634-a dead man 's brother ! [You]437-the boy do n't even know that [a child]371-a child was born of [this maudlin pair]8636-this maudlin pair ; [you]437-the boy do n't even know that . '[133-monks] ' [I]194-mr. brownlow did not , '[194-mr. brownlow] replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , rising too ; ' but within the last fortnight [I]194-mr. brownlow have learnt it all . [You]437-the boy have [a brother]8555-a brother ; [you]437-the boy know it , and [him]8555-a brother . There was a will , which [[your]437-the boy mother]4960-your mother destroyed , leaving the secret and the gain to [you]437-the boy at [her]4960-your mother own death . It contained a reference to [some child likely to be the result of this sad connection , which child]8639-some child likely to be the result of this sad connection , which child was born , and accidentally encountered by [you]437-the boy , when [your]437-the boy suspicions were first awakened by [his]8555-a brother resemblance to [[your]437-the boy father]6291-your father . [You]437-the boy repaired to the place of [his]8555-a brother birth . There existed proofs - proofs long suppressed - of [his]8555-a brother birth and parentage . Those proofs were destroyed by [you]437-the boy , and now , in [your]437-the boy own words to [[your]437-the boy accomplice]8641-your accomplice [the Jew]1006-the jew , " the only proofs of [the boy]437-the boy 's identity lie at [the bottom of [the river]1968-the river]7851-the bottom of the river , and [the old hag that received them from [the mother]6495-the mother]7853-the old hag that received them from the mother is rotting in [her]4960-your mother coffin . " [Unworthy son]8648-unworthy son , [coward]8649-coward , [liar]8650-liar , - [you]437-the boy , who hold [your]437-the boy councils with [thieves]1067-thieves and [murderers]859-murderers in [dark rooms]8653-dark rooms at night , - [you]437-the boy , whose plots and wiles have brought a violent death upon the head of one worth millions such as [you]437-the boy , - [you]437-the boy , who from [your]437-the boy cradle were gall and bitterness to [[your]437-the boy own father]8654-your own father 's heart , and in whom all evil passions , vice , and profligacy , festered , till [they]8655-they found a vent in a hideous disease which had made [your]437-the boy face an index even to [your]437-the boy mind - [you]437-the boy , [Edward Leeford]213-edward leeford , do [you]437-the boy still brave [me]194-mr. brownlow ! '[194-mr. brownlow] ' No , no , no ! '[4043-the coward] returned [the coward]4043-the coward , overwhelmed by these accumulated charges . ' Every word ! '[4618-the gentleman] cried [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman , ' every word that has passed between [you]437-the boy and [this detested villain]8656-this detested villain , is known to [me]4618-the gentleman . Shadows on the wall have caught [your]437-the boy whispers , and brought them to [my]4618-the gentleman ear ; the sight of [the persecuted child]8657-the persecuted child has turned vice itself , and given [it]8657-the persecuted child the courage and almost the attributes of virtue . Murder has been done , to which [you]437-the boy were morally if not really [a party]8658-a party . '[4618-the gentleman] ' No , no , '[133-monks] interposed [Monks]133-monks . ' [I]133-monks - [I]133-monks knew nothing of that ; [I]133-monks was going to inquire the truth of the story when [you]437-the boy overtook [me]133-monks . [I]133-monks did n't know the cause . [I]133-monks thought it was a common quarrel . '[133-monks] ' It was the partial disclosure of [your]437-the boy secrets , '[194-mr. brownlow] replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' Will [you]437-the boy disclose the whole ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Yes , [I]133-monks will . '[133-monks] ' Set [your]437-the boy hand to a statement of truth and facts , and repeat it before [witnesses]6881-witnesses ? '[133-monks] ' That [I]133-monks promise too . '[133-monks] ' Remain quietly [here]351-here , until such a document is drawn up , and proceed with [me]133-monks to such a place as [I]133-monks may deem most advisable , for the purpose of attesting it ? '[133-monks] ' If [you]437-the boy insist upon that , [I]133-monks 'll do that also , '[133-monks] replied [Monks]133-monks . ' [You]437-the boy must do more than that , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' Make restitution to [an innocent and unoffending child]8661-an innocent and unoffending child , for such [he]8661-an innocent and unoffending child is , although [the offspring of a guilty and most miserable love]8662-the offspring of a guilty and most miserable love . [You]437-the boy have not forgotten the provisions of the will . Carry them into execution so far as [[your]437-the boy brother]8613-your brother is concerned , and then go where [you]437-the boy please . In [this world]326-this world [you]437-the boy need meet no more . '[194-mr. brownlow] While [Monks]133-monks was pacing up and down , meditating with dark and evil looks on this proposal and the possibilities of evading it : torn by [his]133-monks fears on the one hand and [his]133-monks hatred on the other : the door was hurriedly unlocked , and [a gentleman [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne]4045-a gentleman mr. losberne entered [the room]432-the room in violent agitation . ' [The man]4928-the man will be taken , '[4045-a gentleman mr. losberne] [he]4045-a gentleman mr. losberne cried . ' [He]4928-the man will be taken to - night ! '[4045-a gentleman mr. losberne] ' [The murderer]8425-the murderer ? '[194-mr. brownlow] asked [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' Yes , yes , '[4696-the other] replied [the other]4696-the other . ' [His]4928-the man dog has been seen lurking about [some old haunt]8667-some old haunt , and there seems little doubt that [[his]4928-the man master]4709-his master either is , or will be , [there]4617-there , under cover of the darkness . [Spies]8670-spies are hovering about in every direction . [I]4696-the other have spoken to [the men who are charged with [his]4928-the man capture]8671-the men who are charged with his capture , and [they]8671-the men who are charged with his capture tell [me]4696-the other [he]4928-the man can not escape . A reward of a hundred pounds is proclaimed by Government to - night . '[4696-the other] ' [I]194-mr. brownlow will give fifty more , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , ' and proclaim it with [my]194-mr. brownlow own lips upon the spot , if [I]194-mr. brownlow can reach it . Where is [Mr. Maylie]264-mr. maylie ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [Harry]131-harry ? As soon as [he]131-harry had seen [[your]194-mr. brownlow friend]2294-your friend here , safe in [a coach]5442-a coach with [you]194-mr. brownlow , [he]131-harry hurried off to where [he]131-harry heard this , '[5019-the doctor] replied [the doctor]5019-the doctor , ' and mounting [his]131-harry horse sallied forth to join [the first party at [some place in the outskirts agreed upon between [them]8676-them]8675-some place in the outskirts agreed upon between them]8674-the first party at some place in the outskirts agreed upon between them . '[5019-the doctor] ' [Fagin]174-fagin , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; ' what of [him]4049-him ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' When [I]5019-the doctor last heard , [he]4049-him had not been taken , but [he]4049-him will be , or is , by this time . [They]8676-them 're[5019-the doctor] sure of [him]4049-him . ' '[4049-him] Have [you]5019-the doctor made up [your]5019-the doctor mind ? ' asked [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , in a low voice , of [Monks]133-monks . '[5019-the doctor] Yes , ' [he]194-mr. brownlow replied . '[5019-the doctor] [You]5019-the doctor - [you]5019-the doctor - will be secret with [me]0-i ? ' '[0-i] [I]0-i will . Remain [here]351-here till [I]0-i return . It is [your]5019-the doctor only hope of safety . ' [They]4052-they left [the room]432-the room , and the door was again locked . '[5019-the doctor] What have [you]5019-the doctor done ? ' asked [the doctor]5019-the doctor in a whisper . '[5019-the doctor] All that [I]0-i could hope to do , and even more . Coupling [the poor girl]4051-the poor girl 's intelligence with [my]0-i previous knowledge , and the result of [[our]4052-they good friend]4053-our good friend 's inquiries on the spot , [I]0-i left [him]4053-our good friend no loophole of escape , and laid bare the whole villainy which by these lights became plain as day . Write and appoint the evening after to - morrow , at seven , for the meeting . [We]4052-they shall be down [there]4617-there , a few hours before , but shall require rest : especially [the young lady]5568-the young lady , who may have greater need of firmness than either [you]5019-the doctor or [I]0-i can quite foresee just now . But [my]0-i blood boils to avenge [this poor murdered creature]4056-this poor murdered creature . Which way have [they]4057-they taken ? ' '[4057-they] Drive straight to [the office]4687-the office and [you]5019-the doctor will be in time , ' replied [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne . '[0-i] [I]0-i will remain [here]351-here . ' [The two gentlemen]2933-the two gentlemen hastily separated ; [each]8680-each in a fever of excitement wholly uncontrollable . [CHAPTER L THE PURSUIT AND ESCAPE]8681-chapter l the pursuit and escape Near to that part of [the Thames]113-the thames on which [the church at [Rotherhithe]114-rotherhithe]8682-the church at rotherhithe abuts , where [the buildings on [the banks]3773-the banks]8683-the buildings on the banks are dirtiest and the vessels on [the river]1968-the river blackest with the dust of [colliers]8686-colliers and the smoke of [close - built [low - roofed houses]8688-low - roofed houses]8687-close - built low - roofed houses , there exists the filthiest , the strangest , the most extraordinary of the many localities that are hidden in [London]3-london , wholly unknown , even by name , to [the great mass of [its]3-london inhabitants]8689-the great mass of its inhabitants . To reach [this place]2280-this place , [the visitor]5716-the visitor has to penetrate through a maze of [close , narrow , and muddy streets]8692-close , narrow , and muddy streets , thronged by [the roughest and poorest of waterside people]8693-the roughest and poorest of waterside people , and devoted to the traffic [they]8693-the roughest and poorest of waterside people may be supposed to occasion . The cheapest and least delicate provisions are heaped in [the shops]1538-the shops ; the coarsest and commonest articles of wearing apparel dangle at [the salesman]8695-the salesman 's door , and stream from the house - parapet and windows . Jostling with [unemployed labourers of the lowest class]8696-unemployed labourers of the lowest class , [ballast - heavers]8697-ballast - heavers , [coal - whippers]8698-coal - whippers , [brazen women]8699-brazen women , [ragged children]8700-ragged children , and the raff and refuse of [the river]1968-the river , [he]5716-the visitor makes [his]5716-the visitor way with difficulty along , assailed by offensive sights and smells from the narrow alleys which branch off on the right and left , and deafened by the clash of ponderous waggons that bear great piles of merchandise from the stacks of [warehouses that rise from every corner]8702-warehouses that rise from every corner . Arriving , at length , in streets remoter and less - frequented than those through which [he]5716-the visitor has passed , [he]5716-the visitor walks beneath tottering [house]6758-house - fronts projecting over the pavement , dismantled walls that seem to totter as [he]5716-the visitor passes , chimneys half crushed half hesitating to fall , [windows guarded by rusty iron bars that time and dirt have almost eaten away]8704-windows guarded by rusty iron bars that time and dirt have almost eaten away , every imaginable sign of desolation and neglect . In such [a neighborhood]8705-a neighborhood , beyond [Dockhead]115-dockhead in [the Borough of Southwark]8706-the borough of southwark , stands [Jacob 's Island]116-jacob 's island , surrounded by a muddy ditch , six or eight feet deep and fifteen or twenty wide when the tide is in , once called [Mill Pond]8707-mill pond , but known in the days of this story as [Folly Ditch]117-folly ditch . [It]8707-mill pond is [a creek or inlet from [the Thames]113-the thames]8708-a creek or inlet from the thames , and can always be filled at high water by opening the sluices at [the Lead Mills from which [it]8707-mill pond took [its]8707-mill pond old name]8709-the lead mills from which it took its old name . At such times , [a stranger]3046-a stranger , looking from one of [the wooden bridges thrown across [it]8707-mill pond at [Mill Lane]118-mill lane]8711-the wooden bridges thrown across it at mill lane , will see [the inhabitants of [the houses on either side]4901-the houses on either side]8712-the inhabitants of the houses on either side lowering from [their]8712-the inhabitants of the houses on either side back doors and windows , buckets , pails , domestic utensils of all kinds , in which to haul the water up ; and when [his]3046-a stranger eye is turned from [these operations]8714-these operations to [the houses]6242-the houses [themselves]6242-the houses , [his]3046-a stranger utmost astonishment will be excited by the scene before [him]3046-a stranger . [Crazy wooden galleries common to [the backs of half a dozen houses]8717-the backs of half a dozen houses , with holes from which to look upon the slime beneath]8716-crazy wooden galleries common to the backs of half a dozen houses , with holes from which to look upon the slime beneath ; windows , broken and patched , with poles thrust out , on which to dry the linen that is never there ; rooms so small , so filthy , so confined , that the air would seem too tainted even for the dirt and squalor which [they]6242-the houses shelter ; wooden chambers thrusting themselves out above the mud , and threatening to fall into it - as [some]7783-some have done ; dirt - besmeared walls and decaying foundations ; every repulsive lineament of poverty , every loathsome indication of filth , rot , and garbage ; all these ornament [the banks of [Folly Ditch]117-folly ditch]8719-the banks of folly ditch . In [[Jacob]291-jacob 's Island]8720-jacob 's island , [the warehouses]8721-the warehouses are roofless and empty ; the walls are crumbling down ; the windows are windows no more ; the doors are falling into [the streets]758-the streets ; the chimneys are blackened , but they yield no smoke . Thirty or forty years ago , before losses and [chancery suits]8723-chancery suits came upon [it]8720-jacob 's island , [it]8720-jacob 's island was a thriving place ; but now [it]8720-jacob 's island is [a desolate island]8724-a desolate island indeed . [The houses]6242-the houses have [no owners]8726-no owners ; [they]6242-the houses are broken open , and entered upon by [those who have the courage]8727-those who have the courage ; and there [they]6242-the houses live , and there [they]6242-the houses die . [They]6242-the houses must have powerful motives for a secret residence , or be reduced to a destitute condition indeed , who seek a refuge in [[Jacob]291-jacob 's Island]8720-jacob 's island . In [an upper room of [one of [these houses]8731-these houses]8730-one of these houses]8729-an upper room of one of these houses - [a detached house of fair size , ruinous in other respects , but strongly defended at door and window]8732-a detached house of fair size , ruinous in other respects , but strongly defended at door and window : of which house the back commanded [the ditch]2315-the ditch in manner already described - there were assembled [three men]6805-three men , who , regarding [each other every now and then with looks expressive of perplexity and expectation]8735-each other every now and then with looks expressive of perplexity and expectation , sat for some time in profound and gloomy silence . One of these was [Toby Crackit]209-toby , [another Mr. Chitling]8736-another mr. chitling , and [the third a robber of fifty years , whose nose had been almost beaten in , in some old scuffle , and whose face bore a frightful scar which might probably be traced to the same occasion]8737-the third a robber of fifty years , whose nose had been almost beaten in , in some old scuffle , and whose face bore a frightful scar which might probably be traced to the same occasion . [This man]4708-this man was [a returned transport]8739-a returned transport , and [his]4708-this man name was [Kags]292-kags . '[0-i] [I]0-i wish , ' said [Toby]209-toby turning to [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling , '[0-i] that [you]4060-you had picked out some other crib when [the two old ones]4061-the two old ones got too warm , and had not come [here]351-here , [[my]0-i fine feller]4063-my fine feller . ' '[4063-my fine feller] Why did n't [you]0-i , blunder - head ! ' said [Kags]292-kags . '[0-i] Well , [I]0-i thought [you]0-i 'd have been a little more glad to see [me]0-i than this , ' replied [Mr. Chitling]208-mr. chitling , with a melancholy air . '[0-i] Why , look'e , [young gentleman]4064-young gentleman , ' said [Toby]209-toby , '[4064-young gentleman] when [a man]469-a man keeps [himself]469-a man so very ex - clusive as [I]0-i have done , and by that means has [a snug house over [his]469-a man head]4066-a snug house over his head with [nobody]354-nobody a prying and smelling about it , it 's rather a startling thing to have the honour of [a wisit from [a young gentleman]4557-a young gentleman however respectable and pleasant a person [he]4557-a young gentleman may be to play cards with at conweniency circumstanced as [you]0-i are]4068-a wisit from a young gentleman however respectable and pleasant a person he may be to play cards with at conweniency circumstanced as you are . ' '[4072-the judges] Especially , when [the exclusive young man]4070-the exclusive young man has got [a friend]4071-a friend stopping with [him]4070-the exclusive young man , that 's arrived sooner than was expected from foreign parts , and is too modest to want to be presented to [the Judges]4072-the judges on [his]4070-the exclusive young man return , ' added [Mr. Kags]292-kags . There was a short silence , after which [Toby Crackit]209-toby , seeming to abandon as hopeless any further effort to maintain [his]209-toby usual devil - may - care swagger , turned to [Chitling]208-mr. chitling and said , '[4072-the judges] When was [Fagin]174-fagin took then ? ' '[174-fagin] Just at dinner - time - two o'clock this afternoon . [Charley]179-master bates and [I]0-i made [our]4073-our lucky up [the wash - us chimney]4074-the wash - us chimney , and [Bolter]279-mr. bolter got into the empty water - butt , head downwards ; but [his]279-mr. bolter legs were so precious long that they stuck out at the top , and so [they]4075-they took [him]279-mr. bolter too . ' '[4075-they] And Bet ? ' '[180-miss betsy] [Poor Bet]180-miss betsy ! [She]4076-her went to see [the Body]4077-the body , to speak to who it was , ' replied [Chitling]208-mr. chitling , [his]208-mr. chitling countenance falling more and more , '[4076-her] and went off mad , screaming and raving , and beating [her]4076-her head against the boards ; so [they]4075-they put a strait - weskut on [her]4076-her and took [her]4076-her to [the hospital]4078-the hospital - and there [she]4076-her is . ' '[4075-they] Wot 's come of [young Bates]179-master bates ? ' demanded [Kags]292-kags . '[179-master bates] [He]179-master bates hung about , not to come over here afore dark , but [he]179-master bates 'll be here soon , ' replied [Chitling]208-mr. chitling . '[179-master bates] There 's nowhere else to go to now , for [the people at the Cripples]4079-the people at the cripples are all in custody , and the bar of the ken - [I]0-i went up there and see it with [my]0-i own eyes - is filled with traps . ' '[179-master bates] This is a smash , ' observed [Toby]209-toby , biting [his]209-toby lips . '[179-master bates] There 's [more than one]4080-more than one will go with this . ' '[4080-more than one] The sessions are on , ' said [Kags]292-kags : '[4075-they] if [they]4075-they get the inquest over , and [Bolter]279-mr. bolter turns [King]293-king 's evidence : as of course [he]279-mr. bolter will , from what [he]279-mr. bolter 's said already : [they]4075-they can prove [Fagin]174-fagin an accessory before the fact , and get the trial on on Friday , and [he]279-mr. bolter 'll swing in six days from this , by G - ! ' '[4081-you] [You]4081-you should have heard [the people]396-the people groan , ' said [Chitling]208-mr. chitling ; '[396-the people] [the officers]2731-the officers fought like devils , or [they]2731-the officers 'd have torn [him]279-mr. bolter away . [He]279-mr. bolter was down once , but [they]2731-the officers made a ring round [him]279-mr. bolter , and fought [their]2731-the officers way along . [You]4081-you should have seen how [he]279-mr. bolter looked about [him]279-mr. bolter , all muddy and bleeding , and clung to [them]2731-the officers as if [they]2731-the officers were [[his]279-mr. bolter dearest friends]4084-his dearest friends . [I]0-i can see 'em now , not able to stand upright with the pressing of [the mob]5299-the mob , and draggin [him]279-mr. bolter along amongst 'em[0-i] ; [I]0-i can see [the people]396-the people jumping up , one behind another , and snarling with [their]396-the people teeth and making at [him]279-mr. bolter ; [I]0-i can see the blood upon [his]279-mr. bolter hair and beard , and hear the cries with which [the women]6104-the women worked [themselves]6104-the women into the centre of [the crowd]5297-the crowd at [the street corner]2252-the street corner , and swore [they]6104-the women 'd tear [his]279-mr. bolter heart out ! ' The horror - stricken witness of this scene pressed [his]279-mr. bolter hands upon [his]279-mr. bolter ears , and with [his]279-mr. bolter eyes closed got up and paced violently to and fro , like [one distracted]8741-one distracted . While [he]279-mr. bolter was thus engaged , and [the two men]2011-the two men sat by in silence with [their]2011-the two men eyes fixed upon the floor , a pattering noise was heard upon the stairs , and [Sikes]161-sikes 's dog bounded into [the room]432-the room . [They]2011-the two men ran to the window , [downstairs]681-downstairs , and into [the street]353-the street . The dog had jumped in at an open window ; [he]279-mr. bolter made no attempt to follow [them]2011-the two men , nor was [[his]279-mr. bolter master]4709-his master to be seen . '[6104-the women] What 's the meaning of this ? ' said [Toby]209-toby when [they]2011-the two men had returned . '[279-mr. bolter] [He]279-mr. bolter ca n't be coming [here]351-here . [I]0-i - [I]0-i - hope not . ' '[0-i] If [he]279-mr. bolter was coming here , [he]279-mr. bolter 'd have come with the dog , ' said [Kags]292-kags , stooping down to examine the animal , who lay panting on the floor . '[279-mr. bolter] Here ! Give [us]4090-us some water for [him]279-mr. bolter ; [he]279-mr. bolter has run [himself]279-mr. bolter faint . ' '[279-mr. bolter] [He]279-mr. bolter 's drunk it all up , every drop , ' said [Chitling]208-mr. chitling after watching the dog some time in silence . '[279-mr. bolter] Covered with mud - lame - half blind - [he]279-mr. bolter must have come a long way . ' '[279-mr. bolter] Where can [he]279-mr. bolter have come from ! ' exclaimed [Toby]209-toby . '[279-mr. bolter] [He]279-mr. bolter 's been to the other kens of course , and finding [them]4091-them filled with [strangers]4571-strangers come on here , where [he]279-mr. bolter 's been many a time and often . But where can [he]279-mr. bolter have come from first , and how comes [he]279-mr. bolter here alone without the other ! ' '[279-mr. bolter] [He]279-mr. bolter ' - none of [them]4090-us called [the murderer]8425-the murderer by [his]279-mr. bolter old name - '[279-mr. bolter] [He]279-mr. bolter ca n't have made away with [himself]279-mr. bolter . What do [you]4093-you think ? ' said [Chitling]208-mr. chitling . [Toby]209-toby shook [his]209-toby head . '[279-mr. bolter] If [he]279-mr. bolter had , ' said [Kags]292-kags , '[279-mr. bolter] the dog ' ud want to lead [us]4090-us away to where [he]279-mr. bolter did it . No . [I]4093-you think [he]279-mr. bolter 's got out of [the country]5109-the country , and left the dog behind . [He]279-mr. bolter must have given [him]279-mr. bolter the slip somehow , or [he]279-mr. bolter would n't be so easy . '[4093-you] This solution , appearing the most probable one , was adopted as the right ; the dog , creeping under a chair , coiled [himself]279-mr. bolter up to sleep , without more notice from [anybody]435-anybody . It being now dark , the shutter was closed , and a candle lighted and placed upon the table . The terrible events of the last two days had made a deep impression on all three , increased by the danger and uncertainty of [their]4095-they own position . [They]4095-they drew [their]4095-they chairs closer together , starting at every sound . [They]4095-they spoke little , and that in whispers , and were as silent and awe - stricken as if the remains of [the murdered woman]8430-the murdered woman lay in [the next room]2660-the next room . [They]4095-they had sat thus , some time , when suddenly was heard a hurried knocking at the door below . ' [Young Bates]294-young bates , '[292-kags] said [Kags]292-kags , looking angrily round , to check the fear [he]292-kags felt [himself]292-kags . The knocking came again . No , it was n't [he]292-kags . [He]292-kags never knocked like that . [Crackit]209-toby went to the window , and shaking all over , drew in [his]209-toby head . There was no need to tell [them]4095-they who it was ; [his]209-toby pale face was enough . The dog too was on the alert in an instant , and ran whining to the door . ' [We]4095-they must let [him]209-toby in , '[292-kags] [he]292-kags said , taking up the candle . ' Is n't there any help for it ? '[2037-the other man] asked [the other man]2037-the other man in a hoarse voice . ' None . [He]209-toby must come in . '[2037-the other man] ' Do n't leave [us]4095-they in the dark , '[292-kags] said [Kags]292-kags , taking down a candle from the chimney - piece , and lighting it , with such a trembling hand that the knocking was twice repeated before [he]292-kags had finished . [Crackit]209-toby went down to the door , and returned followed by [a man with the lower part of [his]209-toby face buried in a handkerchief , and another tied over [his]209-toby head under [his]209-toby hat]4099-a man with the lower part of his face buried in a handkerchief , and another tied over his head under his hat . [He]209-toby drew [them]4100-them slowly off . Blanched face , sunken eyes , hollow cheeks , beard of three days ' growth , wasted flesh , short thick breath ; it was the very ghost of [Sikes]161-sikes . [He]209-toby laid [his]209-toby hand upon a chair which stood in the middle of [the room]432-the room , but shuddering as [he]209-toby was about to drop into it , and seeming to glance over [his]209-toby shoulder , dragged it back close to the wall - as close as it would go - and ground it against it - and sat down . Not a word had been exchanged . [He]209-toby looked from [one]622-one to another in silence . If an eye were furtively raised and met [his]209-toby , it was instantly averted . When [his]209-toby hollow voice broke silence , [they]4101-you [all three]1560-all three started . [They]4101-you seemed never to have heard its tones before . '[209-toby] How came that dog here ? ' [he]209-toby asked . '[209-toby] Alone . Three hours ago . ' '[209-toby] To - night 's paper says that [Fagin]174-fagin 's took . Is it true , or a lie ? ' '[209-toby] True . ' [They]4101-you were silent again . '[209-toby] Damn [you]4101-you all ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , passing [his]161-sikes hand across [his]161-sikes forehead . '[209-toby] Have [you]4101-you nothing to say to [me]0-i ? ' There was an uneasy movement among [them]4101-you , but [nobody]354-nobody spoke . '[4101-you] [You]4101-you that keep [this house]1458-this house , ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , turning [his]161-sikes face to [Crackit]209-toby , '[4101-you] do [you]4101-you mean to sell [me]0-i , or to let [me]0-i lie here till this hunt is over ? ' '[4101-you] [You]4101-you may stop here , if [you]4101-you think it safe , ' returned [the person]7365-the person addressed , after some hesitation . [Sikes]161-sikes carried [his]161-sikes eyes slowly up the wall behind [him]161-sikes : rather trying to turn [his]161-sikes head than actually doing it : and said , '[4101-you] Is - it - the body - is it buried ? ' [They]4101-you shook [their]4101-you heads . '[4103-they] Why is n't it ! ' [he]161-sikes retorted with the same glance behind [him]161-sikes . '[4103-they] Wot do [they]4103-they keep such ugly things above the ground for ? - Who 's that knocking ? ' [Crackit]209-toby intimated , by a motion of [his]209-toby hand as [he]209-toby left [the room]432-the room , that there was nothing to fear ; and directly came back with [Charley Bates]179-master bates behind [him]209-toby . [Sikes]161-sikes sat opposite the door , so that the moment [the boy]437-the boy entered [the room]432-the room [he]437-the boy encountered [his]161-sikes figure . '[209-toby] [Toby]209-toby , ' said [the boy]437-the boy falling back , as [Sikes]161-sikes turned [his]161-sikes eyes towards [him]209-toby , '[209-toby] why did n't [you]209-toby tell [me]0-i this , [downstairs]681-downstairs ? ' There had been something so tremendous in the shrinking off of [the three]3128-the three , that [the wretched man]8759-the wretched man was willing to propitiate even [this lad]7091-this lad . Accordingly [he]8759-the wretched man nodded , and made as though [he]8759-the wretched man would shake hands with [him]209-toby . '[209-toby] Let [me]0-i go into [some other room]4105-some other room , ' said [the boy]437-the boy , retreating still farther . '[179-master bates] [Charley]179-master bates ! ' said [Sikes]161-sikes , stepping forward . '[179-master bates] Do n't [you]179-master bates - do n't [you]179-master bates know [me]0-i ? ' '[179-master bates] Do n't come nearer [me]0-i , ' answered [the boy]437-the boy , still retreating , and looking , with horror in [his]437-the boy eyes , upon [the murderer]8425-the murderer 's face . '[4106-you monster] [[You]179-master bates monster]4106-you monster ! ' [The man]4928-the man stopped half - way , and [they]8765-they looked at [each other]507-each other ; but [Sikes]161-sikes 's eyes sunk gradually to the ground . '[4106-you monster] Witness [you]4107-i three , ' cried [the boy]437-the boy shaking [his]437-the boy clenched fist , and becoming more and more excited as [he]437-the boy spoke . '[4107-i] Witness [you]4107-i three - [I]0-i 'm not afraid of [him]8425-the murderer - if [they]4107-i come here after [him]8425-the murderer , [I]4107-i 'll give [him]8425-the murderer up ; [I]4107-i will . [I]4107-i tell [you]4107-i out at once . [He]8425-the murderer may kill [me]4107-i for it if [he]8425-the murderer likes , or if [he]8425-the murderer dares , but if [I]4107-i am here [I]4107-i 'll give [him]8425-the murderer up . [I]4107-i 'd give [him]8425-the murderer up if [he]8425-the murderer was to be boiled alive . Murder ! Help ! If there 's the pluck of [a man among [you]4107-i three]8768-a man among you three , [you]4107-i 'll help [me]4107-i . Murder ! Help ! Down with [him]8425-the murderer ! '[4107-i] Pouring out these cries , and accompanying [them]4108-them with violent gesticulation , [the boy]437-the boy actually threw [himself]437-the boy , single - handed , upon [the strong man]4110-the strong man , and in the intensity of [his]437-the boy energy and the suddenness of [his]437-the boy surprise , brought [him]4110-the strong man heavily to the ground . [The three spectators]4111-the three spectators seemed quite stupefied . [They]4111-the three spectators offered no interference , and [the boy]437-the boy and [man]1163-man rolled on the ground together ; [the former]5396-the former , heedless of the blows that showered upon [him]4110-the strong man , wrenching [his]4110-the strong man hands tighter and tighter in the garments about [the murderer]8425-the murderer 's breast , and never ceasing to call for help with all [his]4110-the strong man might . The contest , however , was too unequal to last long . [Sikes]161-sikes had [him]4110-the strong man down , and [his]4110-the strong man knee was on [his]4110-the strong man throat , when [Crackit]209-toby pulled [him]4110-the strong man back with a look of alarm , and pointed to the window . There were lights gleaming below , voices in loud and earnest conversation , the tramp of hurried footsteps - endless they seemed in number - crossing [the nearest wooden bridge]4116-the nearest wooden bridge . [One man on horseback]4117-one man on horseback seemed to be among [the crowd]5297-the crowd ; for there was the noise of hoofs rattling on [the uneven pavement]4119-the uneven pavement . The gleam of lights increased ; the footsteps came more thickly and noisily on . Then , came a loud knocking at the door , and then a hoarse murmur from such a multitude of angry voices as would have made the boldest quail . ' Help ! '[437-the boy] shrieked [the boy]437-the boy in a voice that rent the air . ' [He]4117-one man on horseback 's [here]351-here ! Break down the door ! '[437-the boy] ' In [the King]5058-the king 's name , '[5297-the crowd] cried the voices without ; and the hoarse cry arose again , but louder . ' Break down the door ! '[437-the boy] screamed [the boy]437-the boy . ' [I]295-strokes tell [you]5297-the crowd [they]5297-the crowd 'll never open it . Run straight to [the room where the light is]8771-the room where the light is . Break down the door ! '[295-strokes] [Strokes]295-strokes , thick and heavy , rattled upon the door and lower window - shutters as [he]4110-the strong man ceased to speak , and a loud huzzah burst from [the crowd]5297-the crowd ; giving [the listener]8323-the listener , for the first time , some adequate idea of its immense extent . ' Open the door of some place where [I]161-sikes can lock this screeching Hell - babe , '[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]161-sikes fiercely ; running to and fro , and dragging [the boy]437-the boy , now , as easily as if [he]437-the boy were an empty sack . ' That door . Quick ! '[161-sikes] [He]161-sikes flung [him]437-the boy in , bolted it , and turned the key . ' Is the downstairs door fast ? '[161-sikes] ' Double - locked and chained , '[209-toby] replied [Crackit]209-toby , who , with [the other two men]4125-the other two men , still remained quite helpless and bewildered . ' The panels - are [they]8772-they strong ? '[209-toby] ' Lined with sheet - iron . '[161-sikes] ' And the windows too ? '[161-sikes] ' Yes , and the windows . '[161-sikes] ' Damn [you]4126-the desperate ruffian ! '[4126-the desperate ruffian] cried [the desperate ruffian]4126-the desperate ruffian , throwing up the sash and menacing [the crowd]5297-the crowd . ' Do [your]4126-the desperate ruffian worst ! [I]4126-the desperate ruffian 'll cheat [you]4126-the desperate ruffian yet ! '[4126-the desperate ruffian] Of all the terrific yells that ever fell on mortal ears , none could exceed the cry of [the infuriated throng]4128-the infuriated throng . [Some]7783-some shouted to those who were nearest to set [the house]4595-the house on fire ; [others]2567-others roared to [the officers]2731-the officers to shoot [him]437-the boy dead . Among [them]4128-the infuriated throng all , [none]4591-none showed such fury as [the man on horseback]4134-the man on horseback , who , throwing [himself]4134-the man on horseback out of the saddle , and bursting through [the crowd]5297-the crowd as if [he]4134-the man on horseback were parting water , cried , beneath the window , in a voice that rose above all others , ' Twenty guineas to [the man who brings a ladder]8773-the man who brings a ladder ! '[7783-some] The nearest voices took up the cry , and [hundreds]4136-hundreds echoed it . [Some]7783-some called for ladders , some for sledge - hammers ; some ran with torches to and fro as if to seek them , and still came back and roared again ; some spent [their]7783-some breath in impotent curses and execrations ; [some]7783-some pressed forward with the ecstasy of [madmen]2868-madmen , and thus impeded the progress of [those below]4140-those below ; [some among the boldest attempted to climb up by the water - spout and crevices in the wall]4141-some among the boldest attempted to climb up by the water - spout and crevices in the wall ; and all waved to and fro , in the darkness beneath , like a field of corn moved by an angry wind : and joined from time to time in one loud furious roar . ' The tide , '[8425-the murderer] cried [the murderer]8425-the murderer , as [he]8425-the murderer staggered back into [the room]432-the room , and shut the faces out , ' the tide was in as [I]8425-the murderer came up . Give [me]8425-the murderer a rope , a long rope . [They]8774-they 're[8425-the murderer] all in front . [I]0-i may drop into [the Folly Ditch]117-folly ditch , and clear off that way . Give [me]0-i a rope , or [I]0-i shall do three more murders and kill [myself]0-i . ' [The panic - stricken men]8775-the panic - stricken men pointed to where such articles were kept ; [the murderer , hastily selecting the longest and strongest cord]8776-the murderer , hastily selecting the longest and strongest cord , hurried up to [the house - top]8777-the house - top . All the window in [the rear of [the house]4595-the house]8778-the rear of the house had been long ago bricked up , except one small trap in [the room where [the boy]437-the boy was locked , and that was too small even for the passage of [his]437-the boy body]8780-the room where the boy was locked , and that was too small even for the passage of his body . But , from this aperture , [he]8425-the murderer had never ceased to call on those without , to guard the back ; and thus , when [the murderer]8425-the murderer emerged at last on [the house - top]8777-the house - top by the door in the roof , a loud shout proclaimed the fact to [those in front , who immediately began to pour round , pressing upon each other in an unbroken stream]8784-those in front , who immediately began to pour round , pressing upon each other in an unbroken stream . [He]8425-the murderer planted a board , which [he]8425-the murderer had carried up with [him]8425-the murderer for the purpose , so firmly against the door that it must be matter of great difficulty to open it from the inside ; and creeping over the tiles , looked over the low parapet . The water was out , and [the ditch]2315-the ditch a bed of mud . [The crowd]5297-the crowd had been hushed during these few moments , watching [his]8425-the murderer motions and doubtful of [his]8425-the murderer purpose , but the instant [they]5297-the crowd perceived it and knew it was defeated , [they]5297-the crowd raised a cry of triumphant execration to which all [their]5297-the crowd previous shouting had been whispers . Again and again it rose . [Those who were at too great a distance to know its meaning]8787-those who were at too great a distance to know its meaning , took up the sound ; it echoed and re - echoed ; it seemed as though [the whole city]8788-the whole city had poured [[its]8788-the whole city population]8789-its population out to curse [him]8425-the murderer . On pressed [the people from the front - on]8790-the people from the front - on , on , on , in a strong struggling current of angry faces , with here and there a glaring torch to lighten [them]5297-the crowd up , and show [them]5297-the crowd out in all [their]5297-the crowd wrath and passion . [The houses on the opposite side of [the ditch]2315-the ditch]8791-the houses on the opposite side of the ditch had been entered by [the mob]5299-the mob ; sashes were thrown up , or torn bodily out ; there were tiers and tiers of faces in every window ; cluster upon cluster of people clinging to [every house - top]8794-every house - top . [Each little bridge]8795-each little bridge and there were three in sight bent beneath the weight of [the crowd]5297-the crowd upon [it]8795-each little bridge . Still the current poured on to find some nook or hole from which to vent [their]4144-their shouts , and only for an instant see [the wretch]1433-the wretch . '[4144-their] [They]4144-their have [him]4145-him now , ' cried [a man on the nearest bridge]8798-a man on the nearest bridge . '[4144-their] Hurrah ! ' [The crowd]5297-the crowd grew light with uncovered heads ; and again the shout uprose . '[0-i] [I]0-i will give fifty pounds , ' cried [an old gentleman from the same quarter]8800-an old gentleman from the same quarter , '[0-i] to [the man who takes [him]4145-him alive]4146-the man who takes him alive . [I]0-i will remain here , till [he]4146-the man who takes him alive come to ask [me]0-i for it . ' There was another roar . At this moment the word was passed among [the crowd]5297-the crowd that the door was forced at last , and that [he]4146-the man who takes him alive who had first called for the ladder had mounted into [the room]432-the room . The stream abruptly turned , as this intelligence ran from mouth to mouth ; and [the people at the windows]8803-the people at the windows , seeing those upon [the bridges]8804-the bridges pouring back , quitted [their]8803-the people at the windows stations , and running into [the street]353-the street , joined the concourse that now thronged [pell - mell]120-pell - mell to the spot [they]8803-the people at the windows had left : [each man]8806-each man crushing and striving with [[his]8806-each man neighbor]8807-his neighbor , and all panting with impatience to get near the door , and look upon [the criminal]6944-the criminal as [the officers]2731-the officers brought [him]6944-the criminal out . The cries and shrieks of [those who were pressed almost to suffocation , or trampled down and trodden under foot in the confusion]8810-those who were pressed almost to suffocation , or trampled down and trodden under foot in the confusion , were dreadful ; the narrow ways were completely blocked up ; and at this time , between the rush of [some]7783-some to regain the space in front of [the house]4595-the house , and the unavailing struggles of [others]2567-others to extricate [themselves]2567-others from the mass , the immediate attention was distracted from [the murderer]8425-the murderer , although the universal eagerness for [his]8425-the murderer capture was , if possible , increased . [The man]4928-the man had shrunk down , thoroughly quelled by the ferocity of [the crowd]5297-the crowd , and the impossibility of escape ; but seeing this sudden change with no less rapidity than it had occurred , [he]4928-the man sprang upon [his]4928-the man feet , determined to make one last effort for [his]4928-the man life by dropping into [the ditch]2315-the ditch , and , at the risk of being stifled , endeavouring to creep away in the darkness and confusion . Roused into new strength and energy , and stimulated by the noise within [the house]4595-the house which announced that an entrance had really been effected , [he]4928-the man set [his]4928-the man foot against the stack of chimneys , fastened one end of the rope tightly and firmly round it , and with the other made a strong running noose by the aid of [his]4928-the man hands and teeth almost in a second . [He]4928-the man could let [himself]4928-the man down by the cord to within a less distance of the ground than [his]4928-the man own height , and had [his]4928-the man knife ready in [his]4928-the man hand to cut it then and drop . At the very instant when [he]4928-the man brought the loop over [his]4928-the man head previous to slipping it beneath [his]4928-the man arm - pits , and when [the old gentleman before - mentioned who had clung so tight to the railing of the bridge as to resist the force of the crowd]8819-the old gentleman before - mentioned who had clung so tight to the railing of the bridge as to resist the force of the crowd , and retain [his]4928-the man position earnestly warned those about [him]4928-the man that [the man]4928-the man was about to lower [himself]4928-the man down - at that very instant [the murderer]8425-the murderer , looking behind [him]4928-the man on the roof , threw [his]8425-the murderer arms above [his]8425-the murderer head , and uttered a yell of terror . '[4146-the man who takes him alive] The eyes again ! ' [he]8425-the murderer cried in an unearthly screech . Staggering as if struck by lightning , [he]4928-the man lost [his]4928-the man balance and tumbled over the parapet . The noose was on [his]4928-the man neck . It ran up with [his]4928-the man weight , tight as a bow - string , and swift as the arrow it speeds . [He]4928-the man fell for five - and - thirty feet . There was a sudden jerk , a terrific convulsion of the limbs ; and there [he]4928-the man hung , with the open knife clenched in [his]4928-the man stiffening hand . The old chimney quivered with the shock , but stood it bravely . [The murderer]8425-the murderer swung lifeless against the wall ; and [the boy]437-the boy , thrusting aside the dangling body which obscured [his]437-the boy view , called to [the people]396-the people to come and take [him]4928-the man out , for [God]167-god 's sake . [A dog , which had lain concealed till now , ran backwards and forwards on the parapet]8825-a dog , which had lain concealed till now , ran backwards and forwards on the parapet with a dismal howl , and collecting [himself]4928-the man for a spring , jumped for [the dead man]8826-the dead man 's shoulders . Missing [his]4928-the man aim , [he]4928-the man fell into [the ditch]2315-the ditch , turning completely over as [he]4928-the man went ; and striking [his]4928-the man head against a stone , dashed out [his]4928-the man brains . CHAPTER LI AFFORDING [AN EXPLANATION OF MORE MYSTERIES THAN ONE , AND COMPREHENDING A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE WITH NO WORD OF SETTLEMENT]296-an explanation of more mysteries than one , and comprehending a proposal of marriage with no word of settlement OR PIN - MONEY The events narrated in the last chapter were yet but two days old , when [Oliver]123-oliver found [himself]123-oliver , at three o'clock in the afternoon , in [a travelling - carriage]8828-a travelling - carriage rolling fast towards [[his]123-oliver native town]8829-his native town . [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , and [Rose]261-rose , and [Mrs. Bedwin]187-mrs. bedwin , and [the good doctor]7185-the good doctor were with [him]123-oliver : and [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow followed in a post - chaise , accompanied by [one other person whose name had not been mentioned]8831-one other person whose name had not been mentioned . [They]8832-they had not talked much upon the way ; for [Oliver]123-oliver was in a flutter of agitation and uncertainty which deprived [him]123-oliver of the power of collecting [his]123-oliver thoughts , and almost of speech , and appeared to have scarcely less effect on [[his]123-oliver companions]494-his companions , who shared it , in at least an equal degree . [He]123-oliver and [the two ladies]2502-the two ladies had been very carefully made acquainted by [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow with the nature of the admissions which had been forced from [Monks]133-monks ; and although [they]8832-they knew that the object of [their]8832-they present journey was to complete the work which had been so well begun , still the whole matter was enveloped in enough of doubt and mystery to leave [them]8832-they in endurance of the most intense suspense . [The same kind friend]8835-the same kind friend had , with [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne 's assistance , cautiously stopped all channels of communication through which [they]8832-they could receive intelligence of the dreadful occurrences that so recently taken place . '[4146-the man who takes him alive] It was quite true , ' [he]123-oliver said , '[4146-the man who takes him alive] that [they]4147-they must know [them]4147-they before long , but it might be at a better time than the present , and it could not be at a worse . ' So , [they]8832-they travelled on in silence : [each]8680-each busied with reflections on the object which had brought [them]8832-they together : and [no one]5412-no one disposed to give utterance to the thoughts which crowded upon all . But if [Oliver]123-oliver , under these influences , had remained silent while [they]8832-they journeyed towards [his]123-oliver birth - place by [a road]6327-a road [he]123-oliver had never seen , how the whole current of [his]123-oliver recollections ran back to old times , and what a crowd of emotions were wakened up in [his]123-oliver breast , when they turned into that which [he]123-oliver had traversed on foot : [a poor houseless , wandering boy , without [a friend]4071-a friend to help [him]8839-a poor houseless , wandering boy , without a friend to help him , or a roof to shelter his head , or a roof to shelter [his]8839-a poor houseless , wandering boy , without a friend to help him , or a roof to shelter his head head]8839-a poor houseless , wandering boy , without a friend to help him , or a roof to shelter his head . '[4147-they] See there , there ! ' cried [Oliver]123-oliver , eagerly clasping the hand of [Rose]261-rose , and pointing out at the carriage window ; '[4147-they] that 's the stile [I]0-i came over ; there are the hedges [I]0-i crept behind , for fear [any one]5016-any one should overtake [me]0-i and force [me]0-i back ! Yonder is the path across [the fields]936-the fields , leading to [the old house where [I]0-i was [a little child]3865-a little child]4150-the old house where i was a little child ! Oh [Dick]168-dick , [Dick]168-dick , [[my]0-i dear old friend]4152-my dear old friend , if [I]0-i could only see [you]0-i now ! ' '[0-i] [You]0-i will see [him]4152-my dear old friend soon , ' replied [Rose]261-rose , gently taking [his]4152-my dear old friend folded hands between [her]261-rose own . '[0-i] [You]0-i shall tell [him]4152-my dear old friend how happy [you]0-i are , and how rich [you]0-i have grown , and that in all [your]0-i happiness [you]0-i have none so great as the coming back to make [him]4152-my dear old friend happy too . ' '[4153-we] Yes , yes , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver , '[4153-we] and [we]4153-we 'll - [we]4153-we 'll take [him]4152-my dear old friend away from [here]351-here , and have [him]4152-my dear old friend clothed and taught , and send [him]4152-my dear old friend to [some quiet country place where [he]4152-my dear old friend may grow strong and well]4155-some quiet country place where he may grow strong and well , - shall [we]4153-we ? ' [Rose]261-rose nodded '[4153-we] yes , ' for [the boy]437-the boy was smiling through such happy tears that [she]261-rose could not speak . '[4153-we] [You]0-i will be kind and good to [him]4152-my dear old friend , for [you]0-i are to [every one]4156-every one , ' said [Oliver]123-oliver . '[0-i] It will make [you]0-i cry , [I]0-i know , to hear what [he]4152-my dear old friend can tell ; but never mind , never mind , it will be all over , and [you]0-i will smile again - [I]0-i know that too - to think how changed [he]4152-my dear old friend is ; [you]0-i did the same with [me]0-i . [He]4152-my dear old friend said " God bless [you]0-i " to [me]0-i when [I]0-i ran away , ' cried [the boy]437-the boy with a burst of affectionate emotion ; '[4152-my dear old friend] and [I]0-i will say " God bless [you]0-i " now , and show [him]4152-my dear old friend how [I]0-i love [him]4152-my dear old friend for it ! ' As [they]8843-they approached [the town]4898-the town , and at length drove through [[its]4898-the town narrow streets]8845-its narrow streets , it became matter of no small difficulty to restrain [the boy]437-the boy within reasonable bounds . There was [[Sowerberry]157-mrs. sowerberry 's [the undertaker]481-the undertaker 's]8847-sowerberry 's the undertaker 's just as it used to be , only smaller and less imposing in appearance than [he]437-the boy remembered [it]8847-sowerberry 's the undertaker 's - there were all [the well - known shops]8849-the well - known shops and [houses]5141-houses , with almost every one of which [he]437-the boy had some slight incident connected - there was [[Gamfield]150-mr. gamfield 's cart]8851-gamfield 's cart , [the very cart [he]437-the boy used to have]8852-the very cart he used to have , standing at [the old public - house]8853-the old public - house door - there was [the workhouse]336-the workhouse , [the dreary prison of [his]437-the boy youthful days]8855-the dreary prison of his youthful days , with [its]336-the workhouse dismal windows frowning on [the street]353-the street - there was [the same lean porter]8857-the same lean porter standing at the gate , at sight of whom [Oliver]123-oliver involuntarily shrunk back , and then laughed at [himself]123-oliver for being so foolish , then cried , then laughed again - there were scores of faces at the doors and windows that [he]437-the boy knew quite well - there was nearly everything as if [he]437-the boy had left [it]8847-sowerberry 's the undertaker 's but yesterday , and all [his]437-the boy recent life had been but a happy dream . But it was pure , earnest , joyful reality . [They]8858-they drove straight to the door of [the chief hotel which [Oliver]123-oliver used to stare up at , with awe , and think [a mighty palace]8860-a mighty palace , but which had somehow fallen off in grandeur and size]8859-the chief hotel which oliver used to stare up at , with awe , and think a mighty palace , but which had somehow fallen off in grandeur and size ; and here was [Mr. Grimwig]8861-mr. grimwig all ready to receive [them]8858-they , kissing [the young lady]5568-the young lady , and [the old one]837-the old one too , when [they]8858-they got out of [the coach]5036-the coach , as if [he]8861-mr. grimwig were [the grandfather of [the whole party]8866-the whole party]8865-the grandfather of the whole party , all smiles and kindness , and not offering to eat [his]8861-mr. grimwig head - no , not once ; not even when [he]437-the boy contradicted [a very old postboy]8867-a very old postboy about [the nearest road to [London]3-london]8868-the nearest road to london , and maintained [he]437-the boy knew it best , though [he]437-the boy had only come that way once , and that time fast asleep . There was dinner prepared , and there were [bedrooms]8869-bedrooms ready , and everything was arranged as if by magic . Notwithstanding all this , when the hurry of the first half - hour was over , the same silence and constraint prevailed that had marked [their]8858-they journey down . [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow did not join [them]8858-they at dinner , but remained in [a separate room]8870-a separate room . [The two other gentlemen]8871-the two other gentlemen hurried in and out with anxious faces , and , during the short intervals when [they]8858-they were present , conversed apart . Once , [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie was called away , and after being absent for nearly an hour , returned with eyes swollen with weeping . All these things made [Rose]261-rose and [Oliver]123-oliver , who were not in any new secrets , nervous and uncomfortable . [They]8858-they sat wondering , in silence ; or , if [they]8858-they exchanged a few words , spoke in whispers , as if [they]8858-they were afraid to hear the sound of [their]8858-they own voices . At length , when nine o'clock had come , and [they]8858-they began to think [they]8858-they were to hear no more that night , [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne and [Mr. Grimwig]8872-mr. grimwig entered [the room]432-the room , followed by [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow and [a man whom [Oliver]123-oliver]8874-a man whom oliver almost shrieked with surprise to see ; for [they]8858-they told [him]123-oliver it was [[his]123-oliver brother]7863-his brother , and it was [the same man [he]123-oliver had met at [the market - town]2838-the market - town , and seen looking in with [Fagin]174-fagin at the window of [[his]123-oliver little room]8878-his little room]8876-the same man he had met at the market - town , and seen looking in with fagin at the window of his little room . [Monks]133-monks cast a look of hate , which , even then , [he]133-monks could not dissemble , at [the astonished boy]8879-the astonished boy , and sat down near the door . [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , who had papers in [his]194-mr. brownlow hand , walked to a table near which [Rose]261-rose and [Oliver]123-oliver were seated . '[0-i] This is a painful task , ' said [he]194-mr. brownlow , '[0-i] but these declarations , which have been signed in [London]3-london before [many gentlemen]4157-many gentlemen , must be in substance repeated here . [I]0-i would have spared [you]4158-you the degradation , but [we]4159-we must hear them from [your]4158-you own lips before [we]4159-we part , and [you]4158-you know why . ' '[0-i] Go on , ' said [the person]7365-the person addressed , turning away [his]0-i face . '[0-i] Quick . [I]0-i have almost done enough , [I]0-i think . Do n't keep [me]0-i [here]351-here . ' '[4161-this child] [This child]4161-this child , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , drawing [Oliver]123-oliver to [him]4158-you , and laying [his]194-mr. brownlow hand upon [his]123-oliver head , '[4161-this child] is [[your]4158-you half - brother]4162-your half - brother ; [the illegitimate son of [[your]4158-you father]6291-your father , [[my]0-i dear friend]4165-my dear friend [Edwin Leeford]297-edwin leeford]4163-the illegitimate son of your father , my dear friend edwin leeford , by [poor young [Agnes Fleming]269-agnes , who died in giving [him]4161-this child birth]4166-poor young agnes fleming , who died in giving him birth . ' '[269-agnes] Yes , ' said [Monks]133-monks , scowling at [the trembling boy]8881-the trembling boy : the beating of whose heart [he]4161-this child might have heard . '[269-agnes] That is [the bastard child]4167-the bastard child . ' '[4167-the bastard child] The term [you]4158-you use , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , sternly , '[4158-you] is a reproach to those long since passed beyond the feeble censure of [the world]4589-the world . It reflects disgrace on [no one living]4169-no one living , except [you]4158-you who use it . Let that pass . [He]4161-this child was born in [this town]8050-this town . ' '[4161-this child] In [the workhouse of [this town]8050-this town]4171-the workhouse of this town , ' was the sullen reply . '[4158-you] [You]4158-you have the story there . ' [He]194-mr. brownlow pointed impatiently to the papers as [he]194-mr. brownlow spoke . '[0-i] [I]0-i must have it here , too , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , looking round upon [the listeners]3982-the listeners . '[0-i] Listen then ! [You]4158-you ! ' returned [Monks]133-monks . '[4158-you] [[His]4161-this child father]426-his father being taken ill at [Rome]111-rome , was joined by [[his]426-his father wife]4864-his wife , [[my]0-i mother]5014-my mother , from whom [he]426-his father had been long separated , who went from [Paris]112-paris and took [me]0-i with [her]5014-my mother - to look after [[his]426-his father property]4176-his property , for what [I]0-i know , for [she]5014-my mother had no great affection for [him]426-his father , nor [he]426-his father for [her]5014-my mother . [He]426-his father knew nothing of [us]4177-us , for [his]426-his father senses were gone , and [he]426-his father slumbered on till next day , when [he]426-his father died . Among the papers in [his]426-his father desk , were two , dated on the night [his]426-his father illness first came on , directed to [yourself]4178-yourself ' ; [he]426-his father addressed [himself]426-his father to [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; '[4178-yourself] and enclosed in a few short lines to [you]4178-yourself , with an intimation on the cover of the package that it was not to be forwarded till after [he]426-his father was dead . One of these papers was a letter to [this girl]4179-this girl [Agnes]269-agnes ; the other a will . ' '[269-agnes] What of the letter ? ' asked [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[269-agnes] The letter ? - A sheet of paper crossed and crossed again , with a penitent confession , and prayers to [God]167-god to help [her]4179-this girl . [He]426-his father had palmed a tale on [the girl]5742-the girl that some secret mystery - to be explained one day - prevented [his]426-his father marrying [her]5742-the girl just then ; and so [she]5742-the girl had gone on , trusting patiently to [him]426-his father , until [she]5742-the girl trusted too far , and lost what [none]4591-none could ever give [her]5742-the girl back . [She]5742-the girl was , at that time , within a few months of [her]5742-the girl confinement . [He]426-his father told [her]5742-the girl all [he]426-his father had meant to do , to hide [her]5742-the girl shame , if [he]426-his father had lived , and prayed [her]5742-the girl , if [he]426-his father died , not to curse [his]426-his father memory , or think the consequences of [their]4182-their sin would be visited on [her]5742-the girl or [[their]4182-their young child]4183-their young child ; for all the guilt was [his]426-his father . [He]426-his father reminded [her]5742-the girl of the day [he]426-his father had given [her]5742-the girl the little locket and the ring with [her]5742-the girl christian name engraved upon it , and a blank left for that which [he]426-his father hoped one day to have bestowed upon [her]5742-the girl - prayed [her]5742-the girl yet to keep it , and wear it next [her]5742-the girl heart , as [she]5742-the girl had done before - and then ran on , wildly , in the same words , over and over again , as if [he]426-his father had gone distracted . [I]0-i believe [he]426-his father had . ' '[426-his father] The will , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , as [Oliver]123-oliver 's tears fell fast . [Monks]133-monks was silent . '[426-his father] The will , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , speaking for [him]123-oliver , '[426-his father] was in the same spirit as the letter . [He]426-his father talked of miseries which [[his]426-his father wife]4864-his wife had brought upon [him]426-his father ; of the rebellious disposition , vice , malice , and premature bad passions of [you]4185-you [[his]426-his father only son]4186-his only son , who had been trained to hate [him]426-his father ; and left [you]4185-you , and [[your]4185-you mother]4960-your mother , each an annuity of eight hundred pounds . The bulk of [his]426-his father property [he]426-his father divided into two equal portions - one for [Agnes Fleming]269-agnes , and the other for [[their]4188-their child]4189-their child , if it should be born alive , and ever come of age . If it were [a girl]2959-a girl , it was to inherit the money unconditionally ; but if [a boy]4668-a boy , only on the stipulation that in [his]4668-a boy minority [he]4668-a boy should never have stained [his]4668-a boy name with any public act of dishonour , meanness , cowardice , or wrong . [He]426-his father did this , [he]426-his father said , to mark [his]426-his father confidence in the other , and [his]426-his father conviction - only strengthened by approaching death - that [the child]321-the child would share [her]321-the child gentle heart , and noble nature . If [he]426-his father were disappointed in this expectation , then the money was to come to [you]4185-you : for then , and not till then , when [both children]5972-both children were equal , would [he]426-his father recognise [your]4185-you prior claim upon [his]426-his father purse , who had none upon [his]426-his father heart , but had , from [an infant]4194-an infant , repulsed [him]426-his father with coldness and aversion . ' '[5014-my mother] [[My]0-i mother]5014-my mother , ' said [Monks]133-monks , in a louder tone , '[5014-my mother] did what [a woman]6715-a woman should have done . [She]5014-my mother burnt this will . The letter never reached its destination ; but that , and other proofs , [she]5014-my mother kept , in case [they]4197-they ever tried to lie away the blot . [[The girl]5742-the girl 's father]4199-the girl 's father had the truth from [her]5014-my mother with every aggravation that [her]5014-my mother violent hate - [I]0-i love [her]5014-my mother for it now - could add . Goaded by shame and dishonour [he]4199-the girl 's father fled with [[his]4199-the girl 's father children]2881-his children into [a remote corner of [Wales]121-wales]4201-a remote corner of wales , changing [his]4199-the girl 's father very name that [[his]4199-the girl 's father friends]4556-his friends might never know of [his]4199-the girl 's father retreat ; and here , no great while afterwards , [he]4199-the girl 's father was found dead in [[his]4199-the girl 's father bed]4203-his bed . [The girl]5742-the girl had left [[her]5742-the girl [home]4804-home]4205-her home , in secret , some weeks before ; [he]4199-the girl 's father had searched for [her]5742-the girl , on foot , in [every town]4207-every town and [village near]4208-village near ; it was on the night when [he]4199-the girl 's father returned [home]4804-home , assured that [she]5742-the girl had destroyed [herself]5742-the girl , to hide [her]5742-the girl shame and [his]4199-the girl 's father , that [his]4199-the girl 's father old heart broke . ' There was a short silence here , until [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow took up the thread of the narrative . '[4211-edward leeford 's - mother] Years after this , ' [he]0-i said , '[4708-this man] [this man]4708-this man 's - [[Edward Leeford]213-edward leeford 's - mother]4211-edward leeford 's - mother came to [me]0-i . [He]4708-this man had left [her]4211-edward leeford 's - mother , when only eighteen ; robbed [her]4211-edward leeford 's - mother of jewels and money ; gambled , squandered , forged , and fled to [London]3-london : where for two years [he]4708-this man had associated with [the lowest outcasts]4212-the lowest outcasts . [She]4211-edward leeford 's - mother was sinking under a painful and incurable disease , and wished to recover [him]4708-this man before [she]4211-edward leeford 's - mother died . Inquiries were set on foot , and strict searches made . [They]4213-they were unavailing for a long time , but ultimately successful ; and [he]4708-this man went back with [her]4211-edward leeford 's - mother to [France]110-france . ' '[4211-edward leeford 's - mother] There [she]4211-edward leeford 's - mother died , ' said [Monks]133-monks , '[4211-edward leeford 's - mother] after a lingering illness ; and , on [her]4211-edward leeford 's - mother death - bed , [she]4211-edward leeford 's - mother bequeathed these secrets to [me]0-i , together with [her]4211-edward leeford 's - mother unquenchable and deadly hatred of all whom [they]4213-they involved - though [she]4211-edward leeford 's - mother need not have left [me]0-i that , for [I]0-i had inherited it long before . [She]4211-edward leeford 's - mother would not believe that [the girl]5742-the girl had destroyed [herself]4211-edward leeford 's - mother , and [the child]321-the child too , but was filled with the impression that [a male child]4216-a male child had been born , and was alive . [I]0-i swore to [her]4211-edward leeford 's - mother , if ever it crossed [my]0-i path , to hunt it down ; never to let [it]4217-it rest ; to pursue it with the bitterest and most unrelenting animosity ; to vent upon it the hatred that [I]0-i deeply felt , and to spit upon the empty vaunt of that insulting will by draggin it , if [I]0-i could , to the very gallows - foot . [She]4211-edward leeford 's - mother was right . [He]4216-a male child came in [my]0-i way at last . [I]0-i began well ; and , but for babbling drabs , [I]0-i would have finished as [I]0-i began ! ' As [the villain]7130-the villain folded [his]7130-the villain arms tight together , and muttered curses on [himself]7130-the villain in the impotence of baffled malice , [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow turned to [the terrified group beside [him]194-mr. brownlow]8884-the terrified group beside him , and explained that [the Jew]1006-the jew , who had been [[his]194-mr. brownlow old accomplice and confidant]8886-his old accomplice and confidant , had a large reward for keeping [Oliver]123-oliver ensnared : of which some part was to be given up , in the event of [his]123-oliver being rescued : and that a dispute on this head had led to [their]8884-the terrified group beside him visit to [the country house]8887-the country house for the purpose of identifying [him]123-oliver . '[0-i] The locket and ring ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , turning to [Monks]133-monks . '[0-i] [I]0-i bought them from [the man]4928-the man and woman [I]0-i told [you]4219-you of , who stole [them]4220-them from [the nurse]342-the nurse , who stole [them]4220-them from the corpse , ' answered [Monks]133-monks without raising [his]133-monks eyes . '[4219-you] [You]4219-you know what became of [them]4220-them . ' [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow merely nodded to [Mr. Grimwig]8888-mr. grimwig , who disappearing with great alacrity , shortly returned , pushing in [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , and dragging [[her]132-mrs. bumble unwilling consort]8889-her unwilling consort after [him]8888-mr. grimwig . '[4219-you] Do [my]0-i hi 's deceive [me]0-i ! ' cried [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , with ill - feigned enthusiasm , '[123-oliver] or is that [little Oliver]123-oliver ? Oh O - li - ver , if [you]4219-you know'd how [I]0-i 've been a - grieving for [you]4219-you - ' '[0-i] Hold [your]4219-you tongue , [fool]4222-fool , ' murmured [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . '[4222-fool] Is n't natur , natur , [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble ? ' remonstrated [the workhouse master]8890-the workhouse master . '[132-mrs. bumble] Ca n't [I]0-i be supposed to feel - [I]0-i as brought [him]123-oliver up porochially - when [I]0-i see [him]123-oliver a - setting here among [ladies]831-ladies and [gentlemen of the very affablest description]4224-gentlemen of the very affablest description ! [I]0-i always loved [that boy]4657-that boy as if [he]4657-that boy 'd been [my]0-i - [my]0-i - [[my]0-i own grandfather]4226-my own grandfather , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , halting for an appropriate comparison . '[4657-that boy] [Master Oliver]4227-master oliver , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear , [you]583-my dear remember [the blessed gentleman in the white waistcoat]4229-the blessed gentleman in the white waistcoat ? Ah ! [he]4657-that boy went to heaven last week , in a oak coffin with plated handles , [Oliver]123-oliver . ' '[4657-that boy] Come , [sir]4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]8891-mr. grimwig , tartly ; '[4657-that boy] suppress [your]4564-sir feelings . ' '[4657-that boy] [I]0-i will do [my]0-i endeavours , [sir]4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] How do [you]4564-sir do , [sir]4564-sir ? [I]0-i hope [you]4564-sir are very well . ' This salutation was addressed to [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , who had stepped up to within a short distance of [the respectable couple]8892-the respectable couple . [He]194-mr. brownlow inquired , as [he]194-mr. brownlow pointed to [Monks]133-monks , '[0-i] Do [you]583-my dear know [that person]551-that person ? ' '[583-my dear] No , ' replied [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble flatly . '[583-my dear] Perhaps [you]583-my dear do n't ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , addressing [[her]583-my dear spouse]7692-her spouse . '[583-my dear] [I]0-i never saw [him]551-that person in all [my]0-i life , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble . '[0-i] Nor sold [him]551-that person anything , perhaps ? ' '[0-i] No , ' replied [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . '[0-i] [You]583-my dear never had , perhaps , a certain gold locket and ring ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[0-i] Certainly not , ' replied [the matron]2062-the matron . '[0-i] Why are [we]4234-we brought here to answer to such nonsense as this ? ' Again [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow nodded to [Mr. Grimwig]8895-mr. grimwig ; and again [that gentleman]4691-that gentleman limped away with extraordinary readiness . But not again did [he]4691-that gentleman return with [a stout man]5346-a stout man and [wife]8898-wife ; for this time , [he]4691-that gentleman led in [two palsied women , who shook and tottered as [they]8899-two palsied women , who shook and tottered as they walked walked]8899-two palsied women , who shook and tottered as they walked . '[583-my dear] [You]583-my dear shut the door the night [old Sally]224-old sally died , ' said [the foremost one]8900-the foremost one , raising [her]8900-the foremost one shrivelled hand , '[583-my dear] but [you]583-my dear could n't shut out the sound , nor stop the chinks . ' '[583-my dear] No , no , ' said [the other]4696-the other , looking round [her]8900-the foremost one and wagging [her]8900-the foremost one toothless jaws . '[583-my dear] No , no , no . ' '[224-old sally] [We]4234-we heard [her]224-old sally try to tell [you]583-my dear what [she]224-old sally 'd done , and saw [you]583-my dear take a paper from [her]224-old sally hand , and watched [you]583-my dear too , next day , to [[the pawnbroker]7708-the pawnbroker 's shop]4236-the pawnbroker 's shop , ' said [the first]2136-the first . '[583-my dear] Yes , ' added [the second]3331-the second , '[583-my dear] and it was a " locket and gold ring . " [We]4234-we found out that , and saw it given [you]583-my dear . [We]4234-we were by . Oh ! [we]4234-we were by . ' '[4234-we] And [we]4234-we know more than that , ' resumed [the first]2136-the first , '[224-old sally] for [she]224-old sally told [us]4234-we often , long ago , that [the young mother]4237-the young mother had told [her]224-old sally that , feeling [she]224-old sally should never get over it , [she]224-old sally was on [her]224-old sally way , at the time that [she]224-old sally was taken ill , to die near [the grave of [the father of [the child]321-the child]4239-the father of the child]4238-the grave of the father of the child . ' '[224-old sally] Would [you]4241-you like to see [the pawnbroker]7708-the pawnbroker [himself]7708-the pawnbroker ? ' asked [Mr. Grimwig]8905-mr. grimwig with a motion towards the door . '[224-old sally] No , ' replied [the woman]2127-the woman ; '[224-old sally] if [he]7708-the pawnbroker - [she]224-old sally pointed to [Monks]133-monks - ' has been coward enough to confess , as [I]224-old sally see [he]7708-the pawnbroker has , and [you]4241-you have sounded [all these hags]8907-all these hags till [you]4241-you have found the right ones , [I]224-old sally have nothing more to say . [I]224-old sally did sell them , and they 're[224-old sally] where [you]4241-you 'll never get them . What then ? ' '[224-old sally] Nothing , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , '[224-old sally] except that it remains for [us]4243-us to take care that neither of [you]4241-you is employed in a situation of trust again . [You]4241-you may leave [the room]432-the room . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i hope , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , looking about [him]130-mr. bumble with great ruefulness , as [Mr. Grimwig]8908-mr. grimwig disappeared with [the two old women]2133-the two old women : '[0-i] [I]0-i hope that this unfortunate little circumstance will not deprive [me]0-i of [[my]0-i porochial office]4245-my porochial office ? ' '[0-i] Indeed it will , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[0-i] [You]4241-you may make up [your]4241-you mind to that , and think [yourself]4241-you well off besides . ' '[132-mrs. bumble] It was all [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble . [She]132-mrs. bumble would do it , ' urged [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble ; first looking round to ascertain that [[his]130-mr. bumble partner]2193-his partner had left [the room]432-the room . '[132-mrs. bumble] That is no excuse , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[4241-you] [You]4241-you were present on the occasion of the destruction of these trinkets , and indeed are the more guilty of the two , in the eye of the law ; for the law supposes that [[your]4241-you wife]7715-your wife acts under [your]4241-you direction . ' '[4247-a idiot] If the law supposes that , ' said [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble , squeezing [his]130-mr. bumble hat emphatically in both hands , '[4247-a idiot] the law is a ass - [a idiot]4247-a idiot . If that 's the eye of the law , the law is [a bachelor]473-a bachelor ; and the worst [I]0-i wish the law is , that [his]0-i eye may be opened by experience - by experience . ' Laying great stress on the repetition of these two words , [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble fixed [his]130-mr. bumble hat on very tight , and putting [his]130-mr. bumble hands in [his]130-mr. bumble pockets , followed [[his]130-mr. bumble helpmate]7629-his helpmate [downstairs]681-downstairs . '[3400-young lady] [Young lady]3400-young lady , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , turning to [Rose]261-rose , '[3400-young lady] give [me]0-i [your]3400-young lady hand . Do not tremble . [You]3400-young lady need not fear to hear the few remaining words [we]4250-we have to say . ' '[4251-they] If [they]4251-they have - [I]0-i do not know how [they]4251-they can , but if [they]4251-they have - any reference to [me]0-i , ' said [Rose]261-rose , '[4251-they] pray let [me]0-i hear [them]4251-they at some other time . [I]0-i have not strength or spirits now . ' '[0-i] Nay , ' returned [the old gentlman]1070-the old gentlman , drawing [her]3400-young lady arm through [his]1070-the old gentlman ; '[0-i] [you]3400-young lady have more fortitude than this , [I]0-i am sure . Do [you]3400-young lady know [this young lady]5574-this young lady , [sir]4564-sir ? ' '[3400-young lady] Yes , ' replied [Monks]133-monks . '[3400-young lady] [I]0-i never saw [you]3400-young lady before , ' said [Rose]261-rose faintly . '[0-i] [I]0-i have seen [you]3400-young lady often , ' returned [Monks]133-monks . '[0-i] [The father of [the unhappy Agnes]269-agnes]4254-the father of the unhappy agnes had [two daughters]4255-two daughters , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . '[4255-two daughters] What was the fate of the other - [the child]321-the child ? ' '[321-the child] [The child]321-the child , ' replied [Monks]133-monks , '[321-the child] when [[her]321-the child father]4258-her father died in a strange place , in a strange name , without a letter , book , or scrap of paper that yielded the faintest clue by which [[his]4254-the father of the unhappy agnes friends]4556-his friends or [relatives]4260-relatives could be traced - [the child]321-the child was taken by [some wretched cottagers , who reared [it]321-the child as [their]4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own own]4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own . ' '[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own] Go on , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , signing to [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie to approach . '[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own] Go on ! ' '[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own] [You]4263-you could n't find [the spot to which [these people]2074-these people had repaired]4264-the spot to which these people had repaired , ' said [Monks]133-monks , '[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own] but where friendship fails , hatred will often force a way . [[My]0-i mother]5014-my mother found it , after a year of cunning search - ay , and found [the child]321-the child . ' '[5014-my mother] [She]5014-my mother took it , did [she]5014-my mother ? ' '[5014-my mother] No . [The people]396-the people were poor and began to sicken - at least [the man]4928-the man did - of [their]396-the people fine humanity ; so [she]5014-my mother left it with [them]396-the people , giving [them]396-the people a small present of money which would not last long , and promised more , which [she]5014-my mother never meant to send . [She]5014-my mother did n't quite rely , however , on [their]396-the people discontent and poverty for [the child]321-the child 's unhappiness , but told the history of [the sister]4271-the sister 's shame , with such alterations as suited [her]5014-my mother ; bade [them]396-the people take good heed of [the child]321-the child , for [she]321-the child came of bad blood ; and told [them]396-the people [she]321-the child was illegitimate , and sure to go wrong at one time or other . The circumstances countenanced all this ; [the people]396-the people believed it ; and there [the child]321-the child dragged on an existence , miserable enough even to satisfy [us]4275-us , until [a widow lady]4276-a widow lady , residing , then , at [Chester]122-chester , saw [the girl]5742-the girl by chance , pitied [her]5742-the girl , and took [her]5742-the girl [home]4804-home . There was some cursed spell , [I]0-i think , against [us]4275-us ; for in spite of all [our]4275-us efforts [she]5742-the girl remained [there]4617-there and was happy . [I]0-i lost sight of [her]5742-the girl , two or three years ago , and saw [her]5742-the girl no more until a few months back . ' '[0-i] Do [you]0-i see [her]5742-the girl now ? ' '[0-i] Yes . Leaning on [your]0-i arm . ' '[0-i] But not the less [[my]0-i niece]4280-my niece , ' cried [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , folding [the fainting girl]8915-the fainting girl in [her]244-mrs. maylie arms ; '[0-i] not the less [[my]0-i dearest child]4281-my dearest child . [I]0-i would not lose [her]5742-the girl now , for all the treasures of [the world]4589-the world . [[My]0-i sweet companion]4283-my sweet companion , [[my]0-i own dear girl]4284-my own dear girl ! ' '[4283-my sweet companion] [The only friend [I]0-i ever had]4285-the only friend i ever had , ' cried [Rose]261-rose , clinging to [her]5742-the girl . '[4286-the kindest , best of friends] [The kindest , best of friends]4286-the kindest , best of friends . [My]0-i heart will burst . [I]0-i can not bear all this . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i have borne more , and have been , through all , [the best and gentlest creature that ever shed happiness on every one [she]5742-the girl knew]4287-the best and gentlest creature that ever shed happiness on every one she knew , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , embracing [her]5742-the girl tenderly . '[5742-the girl] Come , come , [[my]0-i love]2819-my love , remember who this is who waits to clasp [you]0-i in [his]0-i arms , [poor child]4289-poor child ! See here - look , look , [[my]0-i dear]583-my dear ! ' '[6905-aunt] Not [aunt]6905-aunt , ' cried [Oliver]123-oliver , throwing [his]123-oliver arms about [her]5742-the girl neck ; '[6905-aunt] [I]0-i 'll never call [[her]6905-aunt aunt - sister]4292-her aunt - sister , [[my]0-i own dear sister]4293-my own dear sister , that something taught [my]0-i heart to love so dearly from the first ! [Rose]261-rose , [dear]769-dear , darling [Rose]261-rose ! ' Let the tears which fell , and the broken words which were exchanged in the long close embrace between [the orphans]8916-the orphans , be sacred . [A father]8917-a father , [sister]8152-sister , and [mother]461-mother , were gained , and lost , in that one moment . Joy and grief were mingled in the cup ; but there were no bitter tears : for even grief itself arose so softened , and clothed in such sweet and tender recollections , that it became a solemn pleasure , and lost all character of pain . [They]8920-they were a long , long time alone . A soft tap at the door , at length announced that [some one]971-some one was without . [Oliver]123-oliver opened it , glided away , and gave place to [Harry Maylie]131-harry . '[261-rose] [I]0-i know it all , ' [he]0-i said , taking a seat beside [the lovely girl]8922-the lovely girl . '[0-i] [Dear Rose]261-rose , [I]0-i know it all . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i am not [here]351-here by accident , ' [he]0-i added after a lengthened silence ; '[0-i] nor have [I]0-i heard all this to - night , for [I]0-i knew it yesterday - only yesterday . Do [you]261-rose guess that [I]0-i have come to remind [you]261-rose of a promise ? ' '[0-i] Stay , ' said [Rose]261-rose . '[0-i] [You]0-i do know all . ' '[0-i] All . [You]0-i gave [me]0-i leave , at any time within a year , to renew the subject of [our]4296-our last discourse . ' '[0-i] [I]0-i did . ' '[0-i] Not to press [you]261-rose to alter [your]261-rose determination , ' pursued [the young man]1803-the young man , '[0-i] but to hear [you]261-rose repeat it , if [you]261-rose would . [I]0-i was to lay whatever of station or fortune [I]0-i might possess at [your]261-rose feet , and if [you]261-rose still adhered to [your]261-rose former determination , [I]0-i pledged [myself]0-i , by no word or act , to seek to change it . ' '[4297-her] The same reasons which influenced [me]0-i then , will influence [me]0-i now , ' said [Rose]261-rose firmly . '[4297-her] If [I]0-i ever owed a strict and rigid duty to [her]4297-her , whose goodness saved [me]0-i from a life of indigence and suffering , when should [I]0-i ever feel it , as [I]0-i should to - night ? It is a struggle , ' said [Rose]261-rose , '[4297-her] but one [I]0-i am proud to make ; it is a pang , but one [my]0-i heart shall bear . ' '[0-i] The disclosure of to - night , ' - [Harry]131-harry began . '[0-i] The disclosure of to - night , ' replied [Rose]261-rose softly , '[0-i] leaves [me]0-i in the same position , with reference to [you]261-rose , as that in which [I]0-i stood before . ' '[0-i] [You]0-i harden [your]0-i heart against [me]0-i , [Rose]261-rose , ' urged [[her]261-rose lover]8924-her lover . '[0-i] Oh [Harry]131-harry , [Harry]131-harry , ' said [the young lady]5568-the young lady , bursting into tears ; '[131-harry] [I]0-i wish [I]0-i could , and spare [myself]0-i this pain . ' '[131-harry] Then why inflict it on [yourself]261-rose ? ' said [Harry]131-harry , taking [her]261-rose hand . '[131-harry] Think , [dear Rose]4298-dear rose , think what [you]261-rose have heard to - night . ' '[261-rose] And what have [I]0-i heard ! What have [I]0-i heard ! ' cried [Rose]261-rose . '[0-i] That a sense of [his]4299-his deep disgrace so worked upon [[my]0-i own father]4300-my own father that [he]4299-his shunned all - there , [we]4301-we have said enough , [Harry]131-harry , [we]4301-we have said enough . ' '[4301-we] Not yet , not yet , ' said [the young man]1803-the young man , detaining [her]261-rose as [she]261-rose rose . '[4301-we] [My]0-i hopes , [my]0-i wishes , prospects , feeling : every thought in life except [my]0-i love for [you]261-rose : have undergone a change . [I]0-i offer [you]261-rose , now , no distinction among [a bustling crowd]4302-a bustling crowd ; no mingling with a world of malice and detraction , where the blood is called into honest cheeks by aught but real disgrace and shame ; but a home - a heart and [home]4804-home - yes , [dearest Rose]261-rose , and those , and those alone , are all [I]0-i have to offer . ' '[0-i] What do [you]0-i mean ! ' [she]261-rose faltered . '[0-i] [I]0-i mean but this - that when [I]0-i left [you]0-i last , [I]0-i left [you]0-i with a firm determination to level all fancied barriers between [yourself]0-i and [me]0-i ; resolved that if [[my]0-i world]4304-my world could not be [yours]0-i , [I]0-i would make [yours]0-i mine ; that [no pride of birth]4305-no pride of birth should curl the lip at [you]0-i , for [I]0-i would turn from it . This [I]0-i have done . [Those who have shrunk from [me]0-i because of this]4306-those who have shrunk from me because of this , have shrunk from [you]0-i , and proved [you]0-i so far right . Such power and patronage : [such relatives of influence and rank]4307-such relatives of influence and rank : as smiled upon [me]0-i then , look coldly now ; but there are smiling fields and waving trees in [[England]12-england 's richest county]4308-england 's richest county ; and by [one village church]4309-one village church - mine , [Rose]261-rose , [my]0-i own ! - there stands [a rustic dwelling]4310-a rustic dwelling which [you]0-i can make [me]0-i prouder of , than all the hopes [I]0-i have renounced , measured a thousandfold . This is [my]0-i rank and station now , and here [I]0-i lay it down ! ' '[0-i] It 's a trying thing waiting supper for [lovers]4311-lovers , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]8927-mr. grimwig , waking up , and pulling [his]0-i pocket - handkerchief from over [his]0-i head . Truth to tell , the supper had been waiting a most unreasonable time . Neither [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , nor [Harry]131-harry , nor [Rose who all came in together]8928-rose who all came in together , could offer a word in extenuation . '[0-i] [I]0-i had serious thoughts of eating [my]0-i head to - night , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]8929-mr. grimwig , '[0-i] for [I]0-i began to think [I]0-i should get nothing else . [I]0-i 'll take the liberty , if [you]0-i 'll allow [me]0-i , of saluting [the bride that is to be]4312-the bride that is to be . ' [Mr. Grimwig]8930-mr. grimwig lost no time in carrying this notice into effect upon [the blushing girl]8931-the blushing girl ; and the example , being contagious , was followed both by [the doctor]5019-the doctor and [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow : [some people]2994-some people affirm that [Harry Maylie]131-harry had been observed to set it , originally , in [a dark room adjoining]8934-a dark room adjoining ; but [the best authorities]8935-the best authorities consider this downright scandal : [he]131-harry being young and [a clergyman]8936-a clergyman . '[123-oliver] [Oliver]123-oliver , [[my]0-i child]2823-my child , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie , '[123-oliver] where have [you]123-oliver been , and why do [you]123-oliver look so sad ? There are tears stealing down [your]123-oliver face at this moment . What is the matter ? ' It is a world of disappointment : often to the hopes [we]8937-we most cherish , and hopes that do [our]8937-we nature the greatest honour . [Poor Dick]168-dick was dead ! CHAPTER LII FAGIN 'S[123-oliver] LAST NIGHT ALIVE [The court]1284-the court was paved , from floor to roof , with human faces . Inquisitive and eager eyes peered from every inch of space . From the rail before [the dock]8136-the dock , away into the sharpest angle of the smallest corner in [the galleries]4316-the galleries , all looks were fixed upon [one man]4317-one man - [Fagin]174-fagin . Before [him]174-fagin and behind : above , below , on the right and on the left : [he]174-fagin seemed to stand surrounded by a firmament , all bright with gleaming eyes . [He]174-fagin stood there , in all this glare of living light , with one hand resting on the wooden slab before [him]174-fagin , the other held to [his]174-fagin ear , and [his]174-fagin head thrust forward to enable [him]174-fagin to catch with greater distinctness every word that fell from [the presiding judge]4318-the presiding judge , who was delivering [his]4318-the presiding judge charge to [the jury]386-the jury . At times , [he]174-fagin turned [his]174-fagin eyes sharply upon [them]386-the jury to observe the effect of the slightest featherweight in [his]174-fagin favour ; and when the points against [him]174-fagin were stated with terrible distinctness , looked towards [[his]174-fagin counsel]4320-his counsel , in mute appeal that [he]174-fagin would , even then , urge something in [his]174-fagin behalf . Beyond these manifestations of anxiety , [he]174-fagin stirred not hand or foot . [He]174-fagin had scarcely moved since the trial began ; and now that [the judge]3619-the judge ceased to speak , [he]3619-the judge still remained in the same strained attitude of close attention , with [his]3619-the judge gaze bent on [him]174-fagin , as though [he]3619-the judge listened still . A slight bustle in [the court]1284-the court , recalled [him]174-fagin to [himself]174-fagin . Looking round , [he]174-fagin saw that [the juryman]4323-the juryman had turned together , to consider [their]4323-the juryman verdict . As [his]174-fagin eyes wandered to [the gallery]4324-the gallery , [he]174-fagin could see [the people]396-the people rising above each other to see [his]174-fagin face : [some]7783-some hastily applying [their]7783-some glasses to [their]7783-some eyes : and [others]2567-others whispering [[their]2567-others neighbours]4328-their neighbours with looks expressive of abhorrence . [A few there]4329-a few there were , who seemed unmindful of [him]174-fagin , and looked only to [the jury]386-the jury , in impatient wonder how [they]4323-the juryman could delay . But in [no one face]4331-no one face - not even among [the women , of whom there were many there]4332-the women , of whom there were many there - could [he]174-fagin read the faintest sympathy with [himself]174-fagin , or any feeling but one of all - absorbing interest that [he]174-fagin should be condemned . As [he]174-fagin saw all this in one bewildered glance , the deathlike stillness came again , and looking back [he]174-fagin saw that [the jurymen]4333-the jurymen had turned towards [the judge]3619-the judge . Hush ! [They]4333-the jurymen only sought permission to retire . [He]174-fagin looked , wistfully , into [their]4333-the jurymen faces , one by one when [they]4333-the jurymen passed out , as though to see which way [the greater number]4335-the greater number leant ; but that was fruitless . [The jailer]8159-the jailer touched [him]174-fagin on the shoulder . [He]174-fagin followed mechanically to [the end of [the dock]8136-the dock]4337-the end of the dock , and sat down on a chair . [The man]4928-the man pointed it out , or [he]174-fagin would not have seen it . [He]174-fagin looked up into [the gallery]4324-the gallery again . [Some of [the people]396-the people]4341-some of the people were eating , and some fanning [themselves]4341-some of the people with handkerchiefs ; for [the crowded place]4343-the crowded place was very hot . There was [one young man]4344-one young man sketching [his]4344-one young man face in a little note - book . [He]174-fagin wondered whether it was like , and looked on when [the artist]4345-the artist broke [his]4345-the artist pencil - point , and made another with [his]4345-the artist knife , as [any idle spectator]4346-any idle spectator might have done . In the same way , when [he]174-fagin turned [his]174-fagin eyes towards [the judge]3619-the judge , [his]174-fagin mind began to busy itself with the fashion of [his]174-fagin dress , and what it cost , and how [he]174-fagin put it on . There was [an old fat gentleman on the bench]4348-an old fat gentleman on the bench , too , who had gone out , some half an hour before , and now come back . [He]174-fagin wondered within [himself]174-fagin whether [this man]4708-this man had been to get [his]4708-this man dinner , what [he]4708-this man had had , and where [he]4708-this man had had it ; and pursued this train of careless thought until some new object caught [his]174-fagin eye and roused another . Not that , all this time , [his]174-fagin mind was , for an instant , free from one oppressive overwhelming sense of the grave that opened at [his]174-fagin feet ; it was ever present to [him]174-fagin , but in a vague and general way , and [he]174-fagin could not fix [his]174-fagin thoughts upon it . Thus , even while [he]174-fagin trembled , and turned burning hot at the idea of speedy death , [he]174-fagin fell to counting the iron spikes before [him]174-fagin , and wondering how the head of one had been broken off , and whether [they]4350-they would mend it , or leave it as it was . Then , [he]174-fagin thought of all the horrors of the gallows and the scaffold - and stopped to watch [a man sprinkling the floor to cool it]4351-a man sprinkling the floor to cool it - and then went on to think again . At length there was a cry of silence , and a breathless look from all towards the door . [The jury]386-the jury returned , and passed [him]174-fagin close . [He]174-fagin could glean nothing from [their]4350-they faces ; [they]4350-they might as well have been of stone . Perfect stillness ensued - not a rustle - not a breath - [Guilty]298-guilty . [The building]644-the building rang with a tremendous shout , and another , and another , and then it echoed loud groans , that gathered strength as they swelled out , like angry thunder . It was a peal of joy from [the populace outside]4354-the populace outside , greeting the news that [he]174-fagin would die on Monday . The noise subsided , and [he]174-fagin was asked if [he]174-fagin had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon [him]174-fagin . [He]174-fagin had resumed [his]174-fagin listening attitude , and looked intently at [[his]174-fagin questioner]7139-his questioner while the demand was made ; but it was twice repeated before [he]174-fagin seemed to hear it , and then [he]174-fagin only muttered that [he]174-fagin was [an old man]1650-an old man - [an old man]1650-an old man - and so , dropping into a whisper , was silent again . [The judge]3619-the judge assumed the black cap , and [the prisoner]1185-the prisoner still stood with the same air and gesture . [A woman in [the gallery]4324-the gallery]4360-a woman in the gallery , uttered some exclamation , called forth by this dread solemnity ; [he]174-fagin looked hastily up as if angry at the interruption , and bent forward yet more attentively . The address was solemn and impressive ; the sentence fearful to hear . But [he]174-fagin stood , like [a marble figure , without the motion of a nerve]4362-a marble figure , without the motion of a nerve . [His]174-fagin haggard face was still thrust forward , [his]174-fagin under - jaw hanging down , and [his]174-fagin eyes staring out before [him]174-fagin , when [the jailer]8159-the jailer put [his]8159-the jailer hand upon [his]174-fagin arm , and beckoned [him]174-fagin away . [He]174-fagin gazed stupidly about [him]174-fagin for an instant , and obeyed . [They]4364-they led [him]174-fagin through [a paved room under [the court]1284-the court]4365-a paved room under the court , where [some prisoners]4367-some prisoners were waiting till [their]4367-some prisoners turns came , and [others]2567-others were talking to [[their]2567-others friends]4369-their friends , who crowded round a grate which looked into [the open yard]4370-the open yard . There was [nobody there]4371-nobody there to speak to [him]174-fagin ; but , as [he]174-fagin passed , [the prisoners]8130-the prisoners fell back to render [him]174-fagin more visible to [the people who were clinging to the bars]4373-the people who were clinging to the bars : and [they]8130-the prisoners assailed [him]174-fagin with opprobrious names , and screeched and hissed . [He]174-fagin shook [his]174-fagin fist , and would have spat upon [them]8130-the prisoners ; but [[his]174-fagin conductors]4374-his conductors hurried [him]174-fagin on , through [a gloomy passage lighted by a few dim lamps]4375-a gloomy passage lighted by a few dim lamps , into [the interior of [the prison]4377-the prison]4376-the interior of the prison . Here , [he]174-fagin was searched , that [he]174-fagin might not have about [him]174-fagin the means of anticipating the law ; this ceremony performed , [they]8130-the prisoners led [him]174-fagin to [one of [the condemned cells]4379-the condemned cells]4378-one of the condemned cells , and left [him]174-fagin there - alone . [He]174-fagin sat down on a stone bench opposite the door , which served for seat and bedstead ; and casting [his]174-fagin blood - shot eyes upon the ground , tried to collect [his]174-fagin thoughts . After awhile , [he]174-fagin began to remember a few disjointed fragments of what [the judge]3619-the judge had said : though it had seemed to [him]174-fagin , at the time , that [he]174-fagin could not hear a word . These gradually fell into their proper places , and by degrees suggested more : so that in a little time [he]174-fagin had the whole , almost as it was delivered . To be hanged by the neck , till [he]174-fagin was dead - that was the end . To be hanged by the neck till [he]174-fagin was dead . As it came on very dark , [he]174-fagin began to think of all [the men [he]174-fagin had known who had died upon the scaffold]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold ; some of [them]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold through [his]174-fagin means . [They]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold rose up , in such quick succession , that [he]174-fagin could hardly count [them]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold . [He]174-fagin had seen some of [them]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold die , - and had joked too , because [they]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold died with prayers upon [their]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold lips . With what a rattling noise the drop went down ; and how suddenly [they]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold changed , from [strong and vigorous men]4382-strong and vigorous men to dangling heaps of clothes ! [Some of [them]4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold]4383-some of them might have inhabited [that very cell]4384-that very cell - sat upon that very spot . It was very dark ; why did n't [they]4383-some of them bring a light ? [The cell]4385-the cell had been built for many years . [Scores of [men]416-men]4386-scores of men must have passed [their]4386-scores of men last hours [there]4617-there . It was like sitting in a vault strewn with dead bodies - the cap , the noose , the pinioned arms , the faces that [he]174-fagin knew , even beneath that hideous veil . - Light , light ! At length , when [his]174-fagin hands were raw with beating against the heavy door and walls , [two men]2746-two men appeared : one bearing a candle , which [he]174-fagin thrust into an iron candlestick fixed against the wall : [the other dragging in a mattress on which to pass the night]4390-the other dragging in a mattress on which to pass the night ; for [the prisoner]1185-the prisoner was to be left alone no more . Then came the night - dark , dismal , silent night . [Other watchers]4392-other watchers are glad to hear this church - clock strike , for [they]4392-other watchers tell of life and coming day . To [him]174-fagin [they]4392-other watchers brought despair . The boom of every iron bell came laden with the one , deep , hollow sound - Death . What availed the noise and bustle of cheerful morning , which penetrated even there , to [him]174-fagin ? It was another form of knell , with mockery added to the warning . The day passed off . Day ? There was no day ; it was gone as soon as come - and night came on again ; night so long , and yet so short ; long in its dreadful silence , and short in its fleeting hours . At one time [he]174-fagin raved and blasphemed ; and at another howled and tore [his]174-fagin hair . [Venerable men of [his]174-fagin own persuasion]4393-venerable men of his own persuasion had come to pray beside [him]174-fagin , but [he]174-fagin had driven [them]4393-venerable men of his own persuasion away with curses . [They]4393-venerable men of his own persuasion renewed [their]4393-venerable men of his own persuasion charitable efforts , and [he]174-fagin beat [them]4393-venerable men of his own persuasion off . Saturday night . [He]174-fagin had only one night more to live . And as [he]174-fagin thought of this , the day broke - Sunday . It was not until the night of this last awful day , that a withering sense of [his]174-fagin helpless , desperate state came in its full intensity upon [his]174-fagin blighted soul ; not that [he]174-fagin had ever held any defined or positive hope of mercy , but that [he]174-fagin had never been able to consider more than the dim probability of dying so soon . [He]174-fagin had spoken little to [either of [the two men]2011-the two men , who relieved [each other]507-each other in [their]2011-the two men attendance upon [him]174-fagin]4394-either of the two men , who relieved each other in their attendance upon him ; and [they]2011-the two men , for [their]2011-the two men parts , made no effort to rouse [his]174-fagin attention . [He]174-fagin had sat there , awake , but dreaming . Now , [he]174-fagin started up , every minute , and with gasping mouth and burning skin , hurried to and fro , in such a paroxysm of fear and wrath that even [they]2011-the two men - used to such sights - recoiled from [him]174-fagin with horror . [He]174-fagin grew so terrible , at last , in all the tortures of [his]174-fagin evil conscience , that [one man]4317-one man could not bear to sit there , eyeing [him]174-fagin alone ; and so [the two]5363-the two kept watch together . [He]174-fagin cowered down upon [his]174-fagin stone bed , and thought of the past . [He]174-fagin had been wounded with some missiles from [the crowd]5297-the crowd on the day of [his]174-fagin capture , and [his]174-fagin head was bandaged with a linen cloth . [His]174-fagin red hair hung down upon [his]174-fagin bloodless face ; [his]174-fagin beard was torn , and twisted into knots ; [his]174-fagin eyes shone with a terrible light ; [his]174-fagin unwashed flesh crackled with the fever that burnt [him]174-fagin up . Eight - nine - then . If it was not a trick to frighten [him]174-fagin , and those were the real hours treading on [each other]507-each other 's heels , where would [he]174-fagin be , when [they]5363-the two came round again ! Eleven ! Another struck , before the voice of the previous hour had ceased to vibrate . At eight , [he]174-fagin would be [the only mourner in [[his]174-fagin own funeral train]4402-his own funeral train]4401-the only mourner in his own funeral train ; at eleven - [Those dreadful walls of [Newgate]27-newgate]4403-those dreadful walls of newgate , which have hidden so much misery and such unspeakable anguish , not only from the eyes , but , too often , and too long , from the thoughts , of [men]416-men , never held so dread a spectacle as that . [The few who lingered as [they]5363-the two passed]4405-the few who lingered as they passed , and wondered what [the man was doing who was to be hanged to - morrow]4406-the man was doing who was to be hanged to - morrow , would have slept but ill that night , if [they]4405-the few who lingered as they passed could have seen [him]174-fagin . From early in the evening until nearly midnight , [little groups of two and three]4407-little groups of two and three presented [themselves]4407-little groups of two and three at [the lodge]4408-the lodge - gate , and inquired , with anxious faces , whether any reprieve had been received . These being answered in the negative , communicated the welcome intelligence to clusters in [the street]353-the street , who pointed out to one another the door from which [he]174-fagin must come out , and showed where the scaffold would be built , and , walking with unwilling steps away , turned back to conjure up the scene . By degrees [they]5363-the two fell off , one by one ; and , for an hour , in the dead of night , [the street]353-the street was left to solitude and darkness . [The space before [the prison]4377-the prison]4411-the space before the prison was cleared , and a few strong barriers , painted black , had been already thrown across [the road]4910-the road to break the pressure of [the expected crowd]4414-the expected crowd , when [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow and [Oliver]123-oliver appeared at the wicket , and presented an order of admission to [the prisoner]1185-the prisoner , signed by [one of [the sheriffs]4417-the sheriffs]4416-one of the sheriffs . [They]5363-the two were immediately admitted into [the lodge]4408-the lodge . ' Is [the young gentleman]5093-the young gentleman to come too , [sir]4564-sir ? '[4419-the man whose duty it was to conduct them] said [the man whose duty it was to conduct [them]5363-the two]4419-the man whose duty it was to conduct them . ' It 's not a sight for [children]374-children , [sir]4564-sir . '[4419-the man whose duty it was to conduct them] ' It is not indeed , [[my]194-mr. brownlow friend]597-my friend , '[194-mr. brownlow] rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow ; ' but [my]194-mr. brownlow business with [this man]4708-this man is intimately connected with [him]4708-this man ; and as [this child]4161-this child has seen [him]4708-this man in the full career of [his]4708-this man success and villainy , [I]194-mr. brownlow think it as well - even at the cost of some pain and fear - that [he]4161-this child should see [him]4708-this man now . '[194-mr. brownlow] These few words had been said apart , so as to be inaudible to [Oliver]123-oliver . [The man]4928-the man touched [his]4928-the man hat ; and glancing at [Oliver]123-oliver with some curiousity , opened another gate , opposite to that by which [they]5363-the two had entered , and led [them]5363-the two on , through [dark and winding ways]4421-dark and winding ways , towards [the cells]4422-the cells . ' This , '[4928-the man] said [the man]4928-the man , stopping in [a gloomy passage]4424-a gloomy passage where [a couple of workmen]4425-a couple of workmen were making some preparations in profound silence - ' this is [the place [he]4708-this man passes through]8945-the place he passes through . If [you]5363-the two step this way , [you]5363-the two can see the door [he]4708-this man goes out at . '[4928-the man] [He]4928-the man led [them]5363-the two into [a stone kitchen]4426-a stone kitchen , fitted with coppers for dressing the prison food , and pointed to a door . There was an open grating above [it]4426-a stone kitchen , through which came the sound of [men]416-men 's voices , mingled with the noise of hammering , and the throwing down of boards . There were putting up the scaffold . From [this place]2280-this place , [they]5363-the two passed through several strong gates , opened by [other turnkeys from the inner side]4429-other turnkeys from the inner side ; and , having entered [an open yard]4430-an open yard , ascended [a flight of narrow steps]4431-a flight of narrow steps , and came into a passage with a row of strong doors on the left hand . Motioning [them]5363-the two to remain where [they]5363-the two were , [the turnkey]4432-the turnkey knocked at one of these with [his]4432-the turnkey bunch of keys . [The two attendants]4433-the two attendants , after a little whispering , came out into [the passage]5150-the passage , stretching [themselves]4433-the two attendants as if glad of the temporary relief , and motioned [the visitors]1076-the visitors to follow [the jailer]8159-the jailer into [the cell]4385-the cell . [They]4433-the two attendants did so . [The condemned criminal]4438-the condemned criminal was seated on [his]4438-the condemned criminal bed , rocking [himself]4438-the condemned criminal from side to side , with a countenance more like that of a snared beast than the face of [a man]469-a man . [His]4438-the condemned criminal mind was evidently wandering to [his]4438-the condemned criminal old life , for [he]4438-the condemned criminal continued to mutter , without appearing conscious of [their]5363-the two presence otherwise than as a part of [his]4438-the condemned criminal vision . ' [Good boy]8946-good boy , [Charley]179-master bates - well done - '[4438-the condemned criminal] [he]4438-the condemned criminal mumbled . ' [Oliver]123-oliver , too , ha ! ha ! ha ! [Oliver]123-oliver too - quite [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman now - quite the - take [that boy]4657-that boy away to bed ! '[4438-the condemned criminal] [The jailer]8159-the jailer took the disengaged hand of [Oliver]123-oliver ; and , whispering [him]123-oliver not to be alarmed , looked on without speaking . ' Take [him]4657-that boy away to bed ! '[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]174-fagin . ' Do [you]5363-the two hear [me]174-fagin , [some of [you]5363-the two]8949-some of you ? [He]4657-that boy has been [the - the - somehow the cause of all this]8950-the - the - somehow the cause of all this . It 's worth the money to bring [him]4657-that boy up to it - [Bolter]279-mr. bolter 's throat , [Bill]161-sikes ; never mind [the girl]5742-the girl - [Bolter]279-mr. bolter 's throat as deep as [you]161-sikes can cut . Saw [his]4657-that boy head off ! '[174-fagin] ' [Fagin]174-fagin , '[8159-the jailer] said [the jailer]8159-the jailer . ' That 's [me]1006-the jew ! '[1006-the jew] cried [the Jew]1006-the jew , falling instantly , into the attitude of listening [he]1006-the jew had assumed upon [his]1006-the jew trial . ' [An old man]1650-an old man , [[my]1006-the jew Lord]8953-my lord ; [a very old , old man]8954-a very old , old man ! '[1006-the jew] ' Here , '[4432-the turnkey] said [the turnkey]4432-the turnkey , laying [his]4432-the turnkey hand upon [his]4432-the turnkey breast to keep [him]4432-the turnkey down . ' Here 's [somebody]5443-somebody wants to see [you]4432-the turnkey , to ask [you]4432-the turnkey some questions , [I]4432-the turnkey suppose . [Fagin]174-fagin , [Fagin]174-fagin ! Are [you]4432-the turnkey [a man]469-a man ? '[4432-the turnkey] ' [I]4432-the turnkey sha n't be one long , '[4432-the turnkey] [he]4432-the turnkey replied , looking up with a face retaining no human expression but rage and terror . ' Strike [them]4444-they all dead ! What right have [they]4444-they to butcher [me]4432-the turnkey ? '[4432-the turnkey] As [he]4432-the turnkey spoke [he]4432-the turnkey caught sight of [Oliver]123-oliver and [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . [Shrinking]299-shrinking to the furthest corner of the seat , [he]4432-the turnkey demanded to know what [they]4444-they wanted there . ' [Steady]300-steady , '[4432-the turnkey] said [the turnkey]4432-the turnkey , still holding [him]4432-the turnkey down . ' Now , [sir]4564-sir , tell [him]4432-the turnkey what [you]4564-sir want . Quick , if [you]4564-sir please , for [he]4432-the turnkey grows worse as the time gets on . '[4432-the turnkey] ' [You]4564-sir have some papers , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow advancing , ' which were placed in [your]4564-sir hands , for better security , by [a man called [Monks]133-monks]8958-a man called monks . '[194-mr. brownlow] ' It 's all a lie together , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin . ' [I]174-fagin have n't one - not one . '[174-fagin] ' For the love of [God]167-god , '[194-mr. brownlow] said [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow solemnly , ' do not say that now , upon the very verge of death ; but tell [me]194-mr. brownlow where [they]8959-they are . [You]4564-sir know that [Sikes]161-sikes is dead ; that [Monks]133-monks has confessed ; that there is no hope of any further gain . Where are those papers ? '[194-mr. brownlow] ' [Oliver]123-oliver , '[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]174-fagin , beckoning to [him]194-mr. brownlow . ' Here , here ! Let [me]174-fagin whisper to [you]194-mr. brownlow . '[174-fagin] ' [I]123-oliver am not afraid , '[123-oliver] said [Oliver]123-oliver in a low voice , as [he]123-oliver relinquished [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow 's hand . ' The papers , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin , drawing [Oliver]123-oliver towards [him]174-fagin , ' are in a canvas bag , in a hole a little way up the chimney in [the top front - room]8960-the top front - room . [I]174-fagin want to talk to [you]123-oliver , [[my]174-fagin dear]583-my dear . [I]174-fagin want to talk to [you]123-oliver . '[174-fagin] ' Yes , yes , '[174-fagin] returned [Oliver]123-oliver . ' Let [me]123-oliver say a prayer . Do ! Let [me]123-oliver say one prayer . Say only one , upon [your]123-oliver knees , with [me]123-oliver , and [we]8962-we will talk till morning . '[123-oliver] ' Outside , outside , '[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]174-fagin , pushing [the boy]437-the boy before [him]174-fagin towards the door , and looking vacantly over [his]437-the boy head . ' Say [I]174-fagin 've gone to sleep - [they]8963-they 'll believe [you]123-oliver . [You]123-oliver can get [me]174-fagin out , if [you]123-oliver take [me]174-fagin so . Now then , now then ! '[174-fagin] ' Oh ! [God]167-god forgive [this wretched man]8964-this wretched man ! '[437-the boy] cried [the boy]437-the boy with a burst of tears . ' That 's right , that 's right , '[174-fagin] said [Fagin]174-fagin . ' That 'll help [us]8962-we on . This door first . If [I]174-fagin shake and tremble , as [we]8962-we pass the gallows , do n't [you]123-oliver mind , but hurry on . Now , now , now ! '[174-fagin] ' Have [you]4928-the man nothing else to ask [him]8964-this wretched man , [sir]4564-sir ? '[4432-the turnkey] inquired [the turnkey]4432-the turnkey . ' No other question , '[194-mr. brownlow] replied [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow . ' If [I]194-mr. brownlow hoped [we]8962-we could recall [him]8964-this wretched man to a sense of [his]8964-this wretched man position - '[194-mr. brownlow] ' Nothing will do that , [sir]4564-sir , '[4928-the man] replied [the man]4928-the man , shaking [his]4928-the man head . ' [You]4564-sir had better leave [him]8964-this wretched man . '[4928-the man] The door of [the cell]4385-the cell opened , and [the attendants]8546-the attendants returned . ' Press on , press on , '[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]174-fagin . ' Softly , but not so slow . Faster , faster ! '[174-fagin] [The men]2928-the men laid hands upon [him]4928-the man , and disengaging [Oliver]123-oliver from [his]174-fagin grasp , held [him]4928-the man back . [He]4928-the man struggled with the power of desperation , for an instant ; and then sent up cry upon cry that penetrated even those massive walls , and rang in [their]2928-the men ears until [they]2928-the men reached [the open yard]4370-the open yard . It was some time before [they]2928-the men left [the prison]4377-the prison . [Oliver]123-oliver nearly swooned after this frightful scene , and was so weak that for an hour or more , [he]4928-the man had not the strength to walk . Day was dawning when [they]2928-the men again emerged . [A great multitude]4455-a great multitude had already assembled ; the windows were filled with [people]480-people , smoking and playing cards to beguile the time ; [the crowd]5297-the crowd were pushing , quarrelling , joking . Everything told of life and animation , but one dark cluster of objects in the centre of all - the black stage , the cross - beam , the rope , and all the hideous apparatus of death . CHAPTER LIII AND LAST The fortunes of [those who have figured in this tale]4458-those who have figured in this tale are nearly closed . The little that remains to [[their]2928-the men historian]4459-their historian to relate , is told in few and simple words . Before three months had passed , [Rose Fleming]301-rose fleming and [Harry Maylie]131-harry were married in [the village church]4460-the village church which was henceforth to be the scene of [the young clergyman]4461-the young clergyman 's labours ; on the same day [they]2928-the men entered into possession of [[their]2928-the men new and happy home]4462-their new and happy home . [Mrs. Maylie]244-mrs. maylie took up [[her]244-mrs. maylie abode]4463-her abode with [[her]244-mrs. maylie son]7380-her son and [daughter - in - law]4465-daughter - in - law , to enjoy , during the tranquil remainder of [her]244-mrs. maylie days , the greatest felicity that age and worth can know - the contemplation of the happiness of [those on whom the warmest affections and tenderest cares of a well - spent life]4466-those on whom the warmest affections and tenderest cares of a well - spent life , have been unceasingly bestowed . It appeared , on full and careful investigation , that if the wreck of property remaining in the custody of [Monks]7658-monks which had never prospered either in [his]4461-the young clergyman hands or in those of [[his]4461-the young clergyman mother]427-his mother were equally divided between [himself]4461-the young clergyman and [Oliver]123-oliver , it would yield , to each , little more than three thousand pounds . By the provisions of [[his]123-oliver father]426-his father 's will , [Oliver]123-oliver would have been entitled to the whole ; but [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , unwilling to deprive [the elder son]4470-the elder son of the opportunity of retrieving [his]4470-the elder son former vices and pursuing an honest career , proposed this mode of distribution , to which [[his]194-mr. brownlow young charge]4471-his young charge joyfully acceded . [Monks , still bearing that assumed name]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name , retired with [his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name portion to [a distant part of [the New World]4474-the new world]4473-a distant part of the new world ; where , having quickly squandered it , [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name once more fell into [his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name old courses , and , after undergoing a long confinement for some fresh act of fraud and knavery , at length sunk under an attack of [his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name old disorder , and died in [prison]760-prison . As far from [home]4804-home , died [the chief remaining members of [[his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name friend Fagin 's gang]4478-his friend fagin 's gang]4477-the chief remaining members of his friend fagin 's gang . [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow adopted [Oliver]123-oliver as [[his]194-mr. brownlow son]4479-his son . Removing with [him]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name and [the old housekeeper]3434-the old housekeeper to within a mile of [the parsonage - house]4481-the parsonage - house , where [[his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name dear friends]4482-his dear friends resided , [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name gratified the only remaining wish of [Oliver]123-oliver 's warm and earnest heart , and thus linked together [a little society , whose condition approached as nearly to one of perfect happiness as can ever be known in this changing world]4483-a little society , whose condition approached as nearly to one of perfect happiness as can ever be known in this changing world . Soon after the marriage of [the young people]7764-the young people , [the worthy doctor]3443-the worthy doctor returned to [Chertsey]42-chertsey , where , bereft of the presence of [[his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name old friends]1455-his old friends , [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name would have been discontented if [his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name temperament had admitted of such a feeling ; and would have turned quite peevish if [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name had known how . For two or three months , [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name contented [himself]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name with hinting that [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name feared the air began to disagree with [him]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name ; then , finding that [the place]4925-the place really no longer was , to [him]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name , what [it]4925-the place had been , [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name settled [his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name business on [[his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name assistant]4488-his assistant , took [[a bachelor]473-a bachelor 's cottage outside [the village]7221-the village of which [[his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name young friend]6083-his young friend was [pastor]4493-pastor]4490-a bachelor 's cottage outside the village of which his young friend was pastor , and instantaneously recovered . Here [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name took to gardening , planting , fishing , carpentering , and various other pursuits of a similar kind : all undertaken with [his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name characteristic impetuosity . In each and all [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name has since become famous throughout [the neighborhood]4494-the neighborhood , as [a most profound authority]4495-a most profound authority . Before [his]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name removal , [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name had managed to contract a strong friendship for [Mr. Grimwig]4496-mr. grimwig , which [that eccentric gentleman]4497-that eccentric gentleman cordially reciprocated . [He]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name is accordingly visited by [Mr. Grimwig]4498-mr. grimwig a great many times in the course of the year . On all such occasions , [Mr. Grimwig]4499-mr. grimwig plants , fishes , and [carpenters]4500-carpenters , with great ardour ; doing everything in a very singular and unprecedented manner , but always maintaining with [his]4499-mr. grimwig favourite asseveration , that [his]4499-mr. grimwig mode is the right one . On Sundays , [he]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name never fails to criticise the sermon to [the young clergyman]4461-the young clergyman 's face : always informing [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , in strict confidence afterwards , that [he]247-mr. losberne considers it an excellent performance , but deems it as well not to say so . It is a standing and very favourite joke , for [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow to rally [him]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name on [his]194-mr. brownlow old prophecy concerning [Oliver]123-oliver , and to remind [him]4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name of the night on which [they]4502-they sat with the watch between [them]4502-they , waiting [his]123-oliver return ; but [Mr. Grimwig]4503-mr. grimwig contends that [he]4503-mr. grimwig was right in the main , and , in proof thereof , remarks that [Oliver]123-oliver did not come back after all ; which always calls forth a laugh on [his]4499-mr. grimwig side , and increases [his]4499-mr. grimwig good humour . [Mr. Noah Claypole]134-noah : receiving a free pardon from [the Crown]4504-the crown in consequence of being admitted approver against [Fagin]174-fagin : and considering [his]134-noah profession not altogether as safe a one as [he]134-noah could wish : was , for some little time , at a loss for the means of a livelihood , not burdened with too much work . After some consideration , [he]134-noah went into business as [an Informer]4505-an informer , in which calling [he]134-noah realises a genteel subsistence . [His]134-noah plan is , to walk out once a week during church time attended by [Charlotte]158-charlotte in respectable attire . [The lady]679-the lady faints away at the doors of [charitable publicans]4507-charitable publicans , and [the gentleman]4618-the gentleman being accommodated with three - penny worth of brandy to restore [her]679-the lady , lays an information next day , and pockets half the penalty . Sometimes [Mr. Claypole]134-noah faints [himself]134-noah , but the result is the same . [Mr.]4509-mr. and [Mrs. Bumble]132-mrs. bumble , deprived of [their]4510-their situations , were gradually reduced to great indigence and misery , and finally became [paupers]534-paupers in [that very same workhouse in which [they]4510-their had once lorded [it]4512-that very same workhouse in which they had once lorded it over others over [others]2567-others]4512-that very same workhouse in which they had once lorded it over others . [Mr. Bumble]130-mr. bumble has been heard to say , that in this reverse and degradation , [he]130-mr. bumble has not even spirits to be thankful for being separated from [[his]130-mr. bumble wife]4864-his wife . As to [Mr. Giles]241-mr. giles and [Brittles]242-brittles , [they]4510-their still remain in [[their]4510-their old posts]4515-their old posts , although the former is bald , and [the last - named boy]4516-the last - named boy quite grey . [They]4510-their sleep at [the parsonage]4517-the parsonage , but divide [their]4510-their attentions so equally among [its inmates]7262-its inmates , and [Oliver]123-oliver and [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow , and [Mr. Losberne]247-mr. losberne , that to this day [the villagers]4519-the villagers have never been able to discover to which [establishment]4520-establishment [they]4519-the villagers properly belong . [Master Charles Bates]179-master bates , appalled by [Sikes]161-sikes 's crime , fell into a train of reflection whether an honest life was not , after all , the best . Arriving at the conclusion that it certainly was , [he]179-master bates turned [his]179-master bates back upon the scenes of the past , resolved to amend it in some new sphere of action . [He]179-master bates struggled hard , and suffered much , for some time ; but , having a contented disposition , and a good purpose , succeeded in the end ; and , from being [a farmer 's drudge]4521-a farmer 's drudge , and [a carrier 's lad]4522-a carrier 's lad , [he]179-master bates is now [the merriest young grazier in all Northamptonshire]4523-the merriest young grazier in all northamptonshire . And now , [the hand that traces these words]4524-the hand that traces these words , falters , as it approaches the conclusion of its task ; and would weave , for a little longer space , the thread of these adventures . [I]0-i would fain linger yet with [a few of those among whom [I]0-i have so long moved]4525-a few of those among whom i have so long moved , and share [their]4525-a few of those among whom i have so long moved happiness by endeavouring to depict it . [I]0-i would show [Rose Maylie]261-rose in all the bloom and grace of early womanhood , shedding on [her]261-rose secluded path in life soft and gentle light , that fell on [all who trod it with [her]261-rose , and shone into [their]4525-a few of those among whom i have so long moved hearts]4526-all who trod it with her , and shone into their hearts . [I]0-i would paint [her]261-rose the life and joy of the fire - side circle and [the lively summer group]4527-the lively summer group ; [I]0-i would follow [her]261-rose through [the sultry fields]4528-the sultry fields at noon , and hear the low tones of [her]261-rose sweet voice in the moonlit evening walk ; [I]0-i would watch [her]261-rose in all [her]261-rose goodness and charity abroad , and the smiling untiring discharge of domestic duties at [home]4804-home ; [I]0-i would paint [her]261-rose and [[her]261-rose dead sister 's child]4530-her dead sister 's child happy in [their]4531-their love for [one another]5881-one another , and passing whole hours together in picturing [the friends whom [they]4531-their had so sadly lost]4533-the friends whom they had so sadly lost ; [I]0-i would summon before [me]0-i , once again , those joyous little faces that clustered round [her]261-rose knee , and listen to [their]4531-their merry prattle ; [I]0-i would recall the tones of that clear laugh , and conjure up the sympathising tear that glistened in the soft blue eye . These , and a thousand looks and smiles , and turns of thought and speech - [I]0-i would fain recall [them]4534-them every one . How [Mr. Brownlow]194-mr. brownlow went on , from day to day , filling the mind of [[his]194-mr. brownlow adopted child]4535-his adopted child with stores of knowledge , and becoming attached to [him]4535-his adopted child , more and more , as [his]4535-his adopted child nature developed itself , and showed the thriving seeds of all [he]194-mr. brownlow wished [him]4535-his adopted child to become - how [he]194-mr. brownlow traced in [him]4535-his adopted child new traits of [[his]194-mr. brownlow early friend]4536-his early friend , that awakened in [his]194-mr. brownlow own bosom old remembrances , melancholy and yet sweet and soothing - how [the two orphans , tried by adversity]4537-the two orphans , tried by adversity , remembered its lessons in mercy to [others]2567-others , and mutual love , and fervent thanks to [Him]194-mr. brownlow who had protected and preserved [them]4534-them - these are all matters which need not to be told . [I]0-i have said that [they]4537-the two orphans , tried by adversity were truly happy ; and without strong affection and humanity of heart , and gratitude to [that Being whose code is Mercy , and whose great attribute is Benevolence to all things that breathe]4539-that being whose code is mercy , and whose great attribute is benevolence to all things that breathe , happiness can never be attained . Within the altar of [the old village church]4540-the old village church there stands a white marble tablet , which bears as yet but one word : ' [AGNES]269-agnes . '[4539-that being whose code is mercy , and whose great attribute is benevolence to all things that breathe] There is no coffin in [that tomb]4541-that tomb ; and may it be many , many years , before another name is placed above it ! But , if [the spirits of [the Dead]4543-the dead]4542-the spirits of the dead ever come back to [earth]1018-earth , to visit spots hallowed by the love - the love beyond the grave - of [those whom [they]4542-the spirits of the dead knew in life]4545-those whom they knew in life , [I]0-i believe that the shade of [Agnes]269-agnes sometimes hovers round [that solemn nook]4546-that solemn nook . [I]0-i believe it none the less because that nook is in [a Church]4547-a church , and [she]269-agnes was weak and erring .